Secondary Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for an alternative provision in Dunstable, starting September. The role involves supporting secondary-aged students with various challenges in mainstream education. Ideal candidates will be patient, calm, and committed to helping students who need extra support. Competitive pay and a supportive team are offered.

Benefits

Ongoing support and CPD

Full-time, long-term role

Qualifications

• Experience working with students who have EHCPs and SEMH needs.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in challenging situations.
• Passion for helping disadvantaged students.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist young people with behavioural challenges and emotional needs.
• Work with teachers and staff to keep students engaged.

Skills

Patience

Emotional support

Behavioural management

Education

Experience working in a school, PRU, youth setting

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision Dunstable September Start

Not every classroom looks the same - and not every student fits the mainstream system.

We're working with a fantastic Alternative Provision in Dunstable that supports secondary-aged students who've faced challenges in mainstream education. They need a strong, calm, and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

What the role looks like:

• Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups, often with EHCPs

• Helping young people with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, or anxiety-related barriers

• Working closely with teachers, mentors, and support staff to keep students engaged and safe

• Providing consistency, structure, and emotional support - especially when things feel tough

Who we're looking for:

• Someone with experience working in a school, PRU, youth setting or similar

• A patient, steady approach - someone who can keep calm when things aren't

• A genuine passion for helping students who've been let down or left behind

• Available full-time from September

The offer:

• Pay from 90- 100 per day

• Full-time, long-term role starting September

• Ongoing support, CPD and a team that genuinely values what you bring

• Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

If you're the type of person who can build trust, stay consistent, and be the adult a student can rely on - we want to hear from you.

Send your CV or get in touch for a chat.