Teaching Assistant

Are you a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant ready to make a real difference? Tradewind is actively recruiting for exciting daily and long-term opportunities within Alternative Provisions across Grimsby. If you have experience in alternative education settings and are driven to positively impact learning journeys and overall well-being, we want to hear from you.

Alternative Provisions in Grimsby provide crucial support for students who have faced barriers in mainstream education, requiring a highly tailored approach. As an SEN Teaching Assistant in these dynamic environments, your role will be multifaceted and deeply rewarding. You'll be actively involved in:

• Providing vital 1:1 and small group support: Working closely with students to help them access pre-planned work, reinforce learning, and develop essential skills in core subjects and beyond.

• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours: Utilising your understanding of SEMH and other complex needs to apply proactive strategies, build rapport, and support students in self-regulating and making positive choices.

• Fostering engagement and participation: Employing creative and adaptive strategies to make learning accessible and enjoyable, helping students who may be disengaged to reconnect with their education.

• Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive atmosphere: Building strong, trusting relationships with students, acting as a consistent and positive role model, and ensuring a supportive environment where every student feels valued.

• Contributing to students' holistic development: Supporting not only academic progress but also their social, emotional, and mental health through structured activities, positive reinforcement, and consistent guidance.

• Collaborating closely with staff: Working as part of a dedicated team alongside teachers and other professionals to implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and communicate student progress and challenges effectively.

• Prior experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN, Alternative Provision (AP), or Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) setting.

• A strong understanding of various Special Educational Needs (e.g., SEMH, ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties) and effective strategies for support.

• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.

• Two obtainable professional references that can attest to your suitability for this role.

• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to travel to different Alternative Provisions across Grimsby as required.

• An open-minded and committed approach to supporting children with a wide range of differing learning abilities and behavioural needs.

• Access to free, accredited Continued Professional Development (CPD) through our partnership with the National College, including vital training in areas like safeguarding, behaviour management, de-escalation techniques, and supporting complex needs.

• Competitive daily rates and weekly pay.

• Ongoing support and guidance from your dedicated Tradewind consultant.

• The chance to make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of young people in a unique and incredibly rewarding educational environment.

If you're ready to make a significant difference and build a fulfilling career supporting vulnerable learners, get in contact today! Send your CV to or call for more details.