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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