Teaching Assistant

SEND & PRU Support Staff Required



Tradewind Recruitment

Do you have the passion, patience, and resilience to support young people who need guidance, encouragement, and consistency to succeed?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting dedicated Support Staff to work within PRUs, alternative provisions, and SEND schools supporting children and young people with additional needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who want to make a genuine difference every day while helping pupils build confidence, regulate emotions, and re-engage with learning.

As a Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, or Behaviour Mentor, you may support pupils with:

• SEMH needs

• Autism and ADHD

• Trauma and attachment difficulties

• Challenging behaviours

• Communication and learning difficulties

You will work closely with teaching staff to provide structure, encouragement, and targeted support both inside and outside of the classroom.

• Experience working with children or young people

• Backgrounds in SEND, PRU, youth work, care, coaching, or mental health support are highly valued

• Calm, adaptable, and resilient individuals

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Flexible and long-term opportunities

• Access to CPD and specialist SEND training

• A supportive and experienced education consultant

• Opportunities to progress within education and SEND settings

No two days are ever the same in alternative provision, but the impact you make can last a lifetime.

If you are passionate about supporting young people overcome barriers and achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Join Tradewind Recruitment and become part of a team committed to changing lives through education.