Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Trainee Teaching Assistant in Barrow-in-Furness, ideal for those with transferable skills from care and youth work backgrounds. The role includes supporting students with additional needs, alongside CPD-accredited training that covers behaviour management, safeguarding, and special educational needs. This opportunity provides pathways to long-term roles and career progression in education.

Benefits

Free, CPD-accredited TA School training

Pathways to long-term roles

Career progression opportunities

Supportive staff teams

Qualifications

• Ideal for candidates with experience in care, support work, youth work, or mentoring.
• Strong people skills developed in customer service roles.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of needs including autism and ADHD.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups providing targeted support.
• Help students develop academically and emotionally.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Behaviour Management

Job description

Trainee Teaching Assistant Barrow-In-Furness (and surrounding areas)

Do you want to make a real impact in the lives of young people who need it most? Whether you're experienced or new to education, your background in care, coaching, youth workcould be the perfect fit for a career in Special Educational Needs or Alternative Provision schools, in Barrow-In-Furness (and surrounding areas).

TA School Training

Tradewind Recruitment is offering an exciting opportunity to work as a Trainee Teaching Assistant in SEN and AP settings, with full support and training provided through our CPD-accredited 'TA School' programme in Barrow - in - Furness. Where we run a course on teaching basics: safeguarding, behaviour management, dress code, Additional Needs, Adapting Learning for Students.

About the Role:

• Support students with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and communication difficulties.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups to provide targeted support and encouragement
• Help students develop both academically and emotionally in a nurturing environment
• Use creative and flexible approaches to learning in a non-mainstream classroom

No Experience? No Problem - Train with TA School:

Our free, CPD-accredited TA School training prepares you for success in SEN and AP schools, covering:

• Behaviour Management strategies
• Safeguarding & Child Protection
• Understanding Special Educational Needs
• Practical classroom tools
• Ongoing professional development and career advice with Access to The National College

This is the perfect path into education for those with transferable skills and a genuine desire to support students with additional needs.

Ideal for Candidates With Experience In:

• Care, support work, or mental health services
• Youth work or mentoring
• Sports coaching, the arts, or outdoor education
• Customer service roles with strong people skills
• Volunteering in schools or community programs

Why Join Tradewind?

• Free, CPD-accredited TA School training, based in Barrow-In-Furness
• Specialist consultants with experience in SEN & AP recruitment
• Pathways to long-term roles and career progression
• Excellent schools with supportive staff teams
• Competitive daily rates 90- 100 and flexible options

Apply today to begin your journey into SEN or Alternative Provision education - as a Trainee Teaching Assistant (url removed) / (phone number removed)