Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people who need it most?

Tradewind, a leading education recruitment agency, is seeking Team Teach trained support staff to work in Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) across Greater Manchester. These roles are ideal for those with a resilient, calm, and compassionate nature who are committed to helping young people re-engage with education.

About the Role:

As a PRU Support Worker, you'll support students who have been excluded from mainstream education due to social, emotional, or behavioural needs. Your role will include:

  • Providing 1:1 or small group support during lessons

  • De-escalating challenging behaviour using Team Teach strategies

  • Building positive relationships and acting as a role model

  • Supporting learning alongside teachers and SENCOs

  • Helping students develop social, emotional, and academic skills

Requirements:

  • Team Teach trained (must be in-date certification)

  • Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs or SEND

  • Resilience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure

  • A DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

We Offer:

  • Competitive daily rates

  • Flexible working to suit your lifestyle

  • Ongoing CPD and access to further Team Teach training

  • A supportive and experienced consultant to guide you through placements

  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

Whether you're a teaching assistant, youth worker, sports coach, or looking to step into education, we want to hear from you.


Join us in transforming lives - one student at a time.

Apply now or contact Joanne at 0161 674 0138 / joanne.nelthorpe@twrecruitment.com for more information.