Join Tradewind Recruitment - Team Teach-Trained Staff Needed!
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Staff - Complex Learning Needs
Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with specialist SEND schools that support children and young people with complex learning needs, behavioural challenges, and communication difficulties. We are actively seeking Team Teach-trained professionals to join our dedicated pool of support staff.
Who We're Looking For:
We welcome applicants who:
1. Are Team Teach trained (up-to-date or willing to refresh)
2. Have experience working in SEND/SEN schools, PRUs, SEMH settings, or alternative provisions
3. Come from a care, youth work, or behaviour support background
Your confidence in de-escalation, positive handling approaches, and relationship-building will be essential in providing a safe and supportive learning environment.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Candidates should be experienced in:
4. Team Teach strategies and positive behaviour support
5. Supporting pupils with complex learning needs and challenging behaviour
6. Using visual aids, PECs, and other communication tools
7. Personal care needs
8. Moving & handling
9. PEG feeding, medication administration, and (where relevant) tracheostomy care
The Role:
You will work alongside teachers, behaviour leads, and therapists to support pupils with SEMH needs, communication challenges, sensory needs, and significant learning difficulties. You'll help maintain safe spaces, implement behaviour plans, and encourage emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
What We Offer:
10. Competitive daily rates
11. Free Team Teach refreshers (where required)
12. Access to ongoing CPD and behaviour training
13. A supportive SEND-focused consultant team
14. Flexible working: long-term, short-term, and permanent roles
15. A chance to make a real impact in specialist settings
Apply Today!
If you're Team Teach trained and passionate about supporting students with complex needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Tradewind Recruitment and help create safe, positive, and nurturing learning environments for children who need it most.
Calle Joaqnne to find out more on 0161 674 0138 or send your CV to