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 0161 674 0138 and / or send your CV to joanne.nelthorpe@twrecruitment.com
