Teacher, Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educational roles seeks committed Teachers and Teaching Assistants to work in PRUs and specialist SEND schools in Stockport. The roles involve delivering tailored lessons, supporting students with complex learning needs, and building nurturing relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar settings and possess skills like empathy and resilience. Join this rewarding role to help students re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Ongoing CPD and specialist training

Flexible roles with dedicated support

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in PRUs or SEND schools.
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour.
• Calm, resilient, and empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored lessons to small groups or individuals.
• Support pupils with complex learning needs.
• Implement behaviour support plans and strategies.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines.

Skills

Supporting children with complex needs

Empathy and resilience

Communication skills

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).