Impactful Alternative Provision TA – ASAP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Temporary-to-permanent opportunity

Local WA/AP network

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join an Alternative Provision partnership in the Warton area.

The role is full-time, temporary with view to permanent, starting ASAP, and involves 1-to-1 and small group support for students with SEMH, ASC or behavioural challenges. You will mentor behaviour, assist with life-skills and core subjects, and collaborate with local AP staff to track progress and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Sports Coach or Support Worker in Alternative Provision, PRU, or SEN settings.
• Availability to start ASAP and work full-time 5 days a week.
• Strong resilience, empathy and calm under pressure.
• Excellent rapport-building with hard-to-reach young people and clear boundaries.
• Desirable childcare/education/youth qualifications, with the right personality fit.

Responsibilities

• 1-to-1 and small group support tailored to disengaged or vulnerable students.
• Behaviour mentoring using positive management and de-escalation strategies.
• Academic assistance delivering engaging, functional, and alternative curricula.
• Building trust and acting as a reliable, positive role model for students.
• Collaborating with AP staff, teachers, and external agencies to monitor progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

Youth Worker

Sports Coach

Support Worker

Education

Childcare qualifications

Youth work qualifications

Education qualifications

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join an Alternative Provision partnership in the Warton area.

The role is full-time, temporary with view to permanent, starting ASAP, and involves 1-to-1 and small group support for students with SEMH, ASC or behavioural challenges. You will mentor behaviour, assist with life-skills and core subjects, and collaborate with local AP staff to track progress and wellbeing.