Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant (Warton Area)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant in the Warton area to start ASAP.

This full-time, five-day-a-week role is temporary with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate, supporting students with SEMH, ASC, and behavioural challenges within an AP partnership. You will deliver 1-to-1 and small group support, assist with engaging curricula, and collaborate with school staff and external agencies to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, Support Worker, or in an Alternative Provision, PRU or SEN setting.
• Available to start ASAP, full-time, 5 days a week.
• Resilient, patient, empathetic and calm under pressure.
• Ability to build rapport with hard-to-reach young people and set clear boundaries.
• Childcare, youth work or education qualifications are desirable but personality fit matters most.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-to-1 and small group support tailored to disengaged or vulnerable students.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques to create a safe environment.
• Assist teachers with delivering engaging, functional, and alternative curricula.
• Build trust and act as a positive role model for students.
• Work with AP staff, teachers and external agencies to monitor progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Youth Worker experience

Strong communication

Education

Childcare / Youth work / Education qualifications desirable

Job description

Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant (Warton Area)

Position: Teaching Assistant (Temporary with a view to Permanent)

Commitment: Full-Time, 5 Days a Week

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Warton Area

Pay Rate: £100 - £135 per day (dependent on experience)

About the Role

Are you resilient, compassionate, and passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work 5 days a week starting ASAP within a dynamic and supportive Alternative Provision partnership based in the Warton area. This position is offered on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent for the right candidate. In this role, you will work closely with students who have struggled within mainstream education, including those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism (ASC), or behavioural challenges. Your goal will be to help rebuild their confidence, re-engage them in learning, and guide them toward positive futures.

Key Responsibilities

• 1-to-1 and Small Group Support: Tailor learning approaches to suit the unique needs of disengaged or vulnerable students.
• Behaviour Mentoring: Use positive behaviour management strategies, de-escalation techniques, and emotional regulation support to foster a safe learning environment.
• Academic Assistance: Assist teachers in delivering engaging, functional, and alternative curricula (e.g., life skills, hands-on projects, core subjects).
• Building Trust: Act as a reliable, positive role model who advocates for students and celebrates their small wins and milestones.
• Partnership Collaboration: Work alongside local AP staff, teachers, and external agencies in the Warton community to track student progress and wellbeing.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, Support Worker, or within an Alternative Provision, PRU, or SEN setting.
• Availability: Ready to start ASAP on a full-time, 5-day-a-week basis.
• Mindset: Highly resilient, patient, empathetic, and calm under pressure.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to build rapport with hard-to-reach young people and establish clear, consistent boundaries.
• Qualifications: Relevant childcare, youth work, or education qualifications are desirable, though a strong commitment and the right personality fit are paramount.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Daily Rate: £100 - £135 per day (paid weekly/monthly).
• Career Growth: A temporary-to-permanent opportunity to secure a long-term role within a growing local provision.
• Local Opportunity: Conveniently situated within the Warton area network.
• Make an Impact: Directly change the trajectory of a young person's education and life path.
• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to inclusive education.