Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision

Posted 12/05/2026 by Tradewind Recruitment

Location:
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Salary/Rate:
£92.56 - £102/day

Are you passionate about making a real difference to children at an alternative provision school for students who have been, or are at risk of being, excluded from mainstream schools?

Tradewind Recruitment are supporting one of their partnership Alternative Provisions in Swadlincote to recruit for dedicated, approachable and lively Teaching Assistants.

This is a wonderful, dedicated Alternative Provision which is part of a successful trust but holds a community feel within the local area. The school has a wonderful reputation in the area with parents and is a school regularly requested by supply staff to return to.

The Role:

  • Provide 1:1 support for your assigned pupils
  • Be confident to support SEND, including ASD, ADHD, Emotional Dysregulation
  • Support learning, emotional regulation, and social development
  • Work alongside class teachers and SENCOs to implement EHCP target and support plan
  • Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs of the child
  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

The Hours:

  • Monday to Wednesday - 08:10 to 15:50
  • Thursday - 08:10 to 16:20
  • Friday - 08:10 to 15:40

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Holds at least a Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3 desirable)
  • Has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within SEND or inclusion
  • Confident supporting pupils with additional needs in a mainstream primary setting
  • Patient, empathetic, and committed to pupil progress and wellbeing
  • Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
  • Available Monday to Friday (part-time roles still require weekday availability)

Why Work with Tradewind?

  • Strong partnerships with inclusive primary schools across Nottinghamshire
  • Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
  • Free access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses through The National College
  • Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated education consultant

If you're passionate about supporting children in an Alternative Provision and ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your updated CV to be considered!

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Type:
Temporary
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
BMN120503_1778567265
Job ID:
225095505
Applications:
Less than 10

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