Job Description

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistants to work within Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and alternative provisions across Chesterfield on a supply basis.

This rewarding role involves supporting children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education due to behavioural, emotional, social, or additional learning needs. Working across a trust of schools and alternative provisions, you will play a key role in helping pupils re-engage with education, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes.

As a Supply PRU Teaching Assistant, no two days will be the same. You may work across a variety of settings, supporting pupils in small groups, one-to-one interventions, or within specialist classrooms.

• Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced barriers to learning.
• Support behaviour management strategies and promote positive outcomes.
• Work on a one-to-one basis or with small groups of students.
• Encourage pupil engagement, attendance, and personal development.
• Work flexibly across multiple schools and provisions within the trust.

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, youth work, care, coaching, or support setting.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• The ability to remain professional in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Experience within a PRU, alternative provision, SEN setting, youth offending service, residential care, or similar environment would be highly advantageous but is not essential.

• Flexible supply work to suit your availability.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of specialist settings.
• Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.

Pay rates are competitive and will vary depending on experience, qualifications, and availability.

Candidates at the lower end of the pay scale are typically those with less relevant experience or limited availability. Higher rates are available for individuals with extensive experience working with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, alternative provisions, or specialist educational settings, alongside greater flexibility to work across multiple sites.

If you are passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to education and would like to join our team of dedicated PRU Teaching Assistants in Chesterfield, please send your most up-to-date CV to (url removed).

We look forward to hearing from you.