Job Description

Learning Facilitator - SEN Provision
Full-time and flexible opportunities available

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning? We are recruiting a Learning Facilitator to work within a specialist SEN provision supporting pupils across both primary and secondary age ranges.
This is a highly rewarding role, ideal for individuals who are patient, resilient, and committed to helping students re-engage with education in a nurturing and structured environment.
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About the School
This specialist provision supports pupils with a range of complex additional needs, offering a highly structured, trauma-informed, and relationship-led approach. The school focuses on creating a safe, consistent, and supportive environment where pupils can build trust, develop emotional regulation, and achieve positive outcomes.

With small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, the setting ensures that each pupil receives personalised support tailored to their individual needs.
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About the Pupils
Students in this setting may present with:
* Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
* Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
* ADHD and associated behavioural needs
* Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
* Trauma backgrounds and disrupted educational experiences
Pupils may display behaviours linked to anxiety, dysregulation, or difficulties with attachment and trust. A calm, empathetic, and consistent approach is essential.
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The Role
As a Learning Facilitator, you will:
* Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
* Facilitate learning activities set by the teacher, adapting where necessary
* Help pupils regulate emotions and engage positively in lessons
* Build strong, trusting relationships to support personal development
* Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and external professionals
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Opportunities Available
* Full-time, long-term role with potential for permanent placement
* Flexible opportunities may be available depending on your availability
* Ongoing support and CPD opportunities
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The Ideal Candidate
* Experience working with children or young people with additional needs
* A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* A good understanding of behaviour management strategies
* A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
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Why Work With Tradewind
When you work with Tradewind Recruitment, you join a team that genuinely cares about you and your career. We pride ourselves on long-term partnerships and meaningful placements where staff feel valued and supported.
* Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
* Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College
* Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions all available, all local to you
* Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
* We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer
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If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.