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�? Youth Worker to Teaching Assistant - September 2025 Starts!
?? Swindon | Full-Time | SEND Schools | Paid Training Provided
Are you a Youth Worker, volunteer, or someone passionate about working with young people?Would you love to bring your skills into a school setting and support young people with Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Tradewind Recruitment is looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to work as Trainee Teaching Assistants in a SEND school in Swindon, starting in September 2025.
???�? About the Role:
- Job Title: Youth Worker / Trainee Teaching Assistant
- Location: Swindon
- Start Date: September 2025
- Contract: Full-time (Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30)
- Pay: £85 - £130 per day (PAYE, negotiable based on experience)
- Age Group: 11-16 year olds with SEMH and additional needs
You will work alongside teachers and other professionals to support students who need academic guidance, emotional regulation, and a trusted adult in their day-to-day school life. You do not need school-based experience - just a genuine interest and passion for helping young people.
?? What You'll Be Doing:
- Supporting students with challenging behaviour and emotional needs
- Helping with classwork and creating a safe learning space
- Encouraging positive routines, confidence and independence
- Being a mentor, role model and consistent presence
- Full training provided - no teaching qualifications required!
? Who Should Apply?
We'd love to hear from you if you:
- Have experience in youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, care work, or volunteering with children
- Can build strong relationships and communicate with empathy
- Are resilient, adaptable, and passionate about inclusion
- Want a rewarding full-time role with real impact
�? Why Join Tradewind?
- We'll provide a FREE in-house training course to prepare you
- Access to 2,500+ CPD courses via The National College
- Top pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE - no umbrella fees!
- Long-term and permanent opportunities available
- A dedicated consultant to support your journey
- Join a supportive, inclusive team of educators
?? Ready to Start?
?? Click 'Apply now' to begin your journey as a Trainee Teaching Assistant in Swindon this January 2025.Or get in touch with Michelle Withers at:?? ??
?? Tradewind Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.?? #BRITA | #YouthWork | #TeachingAssistant | #SwindonJobs
