Job Description
Social Emotional Mental Health Support Assistants Needed in Rochdale!
Looking for a new challenge this September? Tradewind Recruitment is hiring Teaching Assistants to support Rochdale's Pupil Referral Service. These full-time roles (Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm) are temporary with strong potential to become permanent.
The Role:
- Support students aged 11-18 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs
- Provide 1:1 and small group support
- Help deliver personalised learning and manage behaviour
- Foster emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and social development
- Liaise with families and professionals to ensure student success
What We're Looking For:
- TA qualifications welcome but not essential
- Minimum 3 months' recent experience with young people (school, youth work, clubs, etc.)
- Calm, empathetic, and confident in managing behaviour
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Passion for supporting vulnerable learners
We welcome applicants from youth work, sports coaching, care, counselling, and community backgrounds.
Why Join Tradewind?
- Great pay rates
- Access to 2,500+ free training courses
- Referral bonuses
- Local payroll and dedicated support
- Flexible holiday pay
- Social and networking events
Apply now or contact our Manchester team on 0161 674 0138 or manchester@twrecruitment.com to learn more.
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