Teacher, Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education professionals is seeking committed Teachers and Teaching Assistants to work in Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and specialist SEND schools. The role involves delivering tailored lessons, supporting pupils with complex learning needs, and implementing behaviour support strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar settings and additional training is highly desirable. This position offers competitive pay and access to ongoing training and support from a dedicated consultant.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Access to ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training

Flexible roles

Support from experienced consultants

Qualifications

• Previous experience in PRUs, alternative provision, or SEND schools.
• Experience supporting children with complex needs and/or challenging behaviour.
• Calm, resilient, and empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored lessons to small groups or on a 1:1 basis.
• Support pupils with complex learning needs and behavioural challenges.
• Implement behaviour support plans and positive behaviour strategies.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines as required.
• Build trusting relationships to support emotional regulation.

Skills

Supporting children with complex needs

Calm and empathetic approach

Experience with challenging behaviour

Education

Training in Team Teach or similar

Job description

Teachers & Teaching Assistants - PRU & Specialist SEND Schools

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting committed Teachers and Teaching Assistants to work across Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and specialist SEND schools supporting children and young people with complex learning needs.

These roles involve working with pupils who require a highly structured, nurturing, and individualised approach to education. You will support learning, behaviour, and emotional development, helping pupils to re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering or supporting tailored lessons to small groups or on a 1:1 basis
• Supporting pupils with complex learning needs, communication difficulties, and behavioural challenges
• Implementing behaviour support plans and positive behaviour strategies
• Assisting with personal care, moving and handling, and daily routines where required
• Building strong, trusting relationships to support emotional regulation and engagement

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working in PRUs, alternative provision, or SEND schools
• Experience supporting children with complex needs and/or challenging behaviour
• A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Additional training such as Team Teach, Moving & Handling, Personal Care, Trauma-Informed Practice, Tracheostomy care, or similar (highly desirable)

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training
• A variety of long-term, short-term, and flexible roles
• Support from a dedicated consultant with expertise in SEND and alternative provision

If you are an experienced education professional looking for a rewarding role where your skills and training are valued, we would love to hear from you.

Please call Joanne on (phone number removed) and/or send your CV to (url removed)