Job Description
Turn Your Passion Into a Career - Join Tradewind as an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Rochdale
Are you into sports, coaching, or mentoring young people? Got a background in boxing, football, or youth work? Use your skills to make a real impact in education.
Tradewind Recruitment is looking for confident, energetic individuals to support students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs in Rochdale's pupil referral service. These full-time roles start in September and are likely to become permanent.
The Role:
- Support students aged 11-18 who need structure, motivation, and strong role models
- Use your experience from sports or coaching to engage students and build trust
- Help manage behaviour and keep students focused in class
- Work 1:1 and in small groups to keep them on track with learning
- Be part of a tight-knit team that's all about making a difference
What You'll Need:
- Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, youth groups, clubs, boxing gyms, etc.)
- Patience, confidence, and a calm approach to behaviour
- A positive mindset and a genuine passion for helping young people succeed
- A team-first attitude - we've got each other's backs
Extra Points If You Have:
- A background in boxing, football, martial arts, or sports coaching
- Experience mentoring teens or working in community settings
- TA qualifications (but not essential - we'll train you)
Why Join Tradewind?
- Great daily pay
- 2,500+ free training courses, including behaviour and mental health
- Full support before interviews - we'll get you ready
- Local payroll - no third parties
- Holiday pay options
- Referral bonuses
- Social and networking events
This is your chance to take what you know from the gym, pitch, or youth club and use it to build a career that changes lives.
Interested?
Call our Manchester team on 0161 674 0138 or email manchester@twrecruitment.com to apply or find out more.
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