Overview
Youth Worker to Teaching Assistant - September 2025 Start
Location: Swindon | Full-Time | SEND Schools | Paid Training Provided
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.
Role details
Job Title: Youth Worker / Trainee Teaching Assistant
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
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Support students with challenging behaviour and emotional needs
* Help with classwork and create a safe learning space
* Encourage positive routines, confidence and independence
* Be a mentor, role model and consistent presence
Qualifications & preferences
* Experience in youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, care work, or volunteering with children
* Ability to build strong relationships and communicate with empathy
* Resilient, adaptable, and passionate about inclusion
* Willingness to undertake full training; no teaching qualifications required
Why join Tradewind?
* 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 September 2025. For more information, contact Tradewind Recruitment.
Tradewind Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
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