Impactful Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision

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

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.