1:1 Teaching Assistant (Male Pupil Support)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Holiday pay

CPD courses

SENCo support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a male student in a secondary setting in Blackpool. This full-time, term-time role focuses on academic and social development, with mentoring and consistent, calm guidance throughout the school day.

You will work closely with SENCo and pastoral staff, applying de-escalation strategies and tailoring tasks to the student’s pace. DBS Update Service or willingness to apply is required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working 1:1 with young people in secondary settings or similar contexts.
• DBS check required or willingness to apply for Update Service.
• De-escalation training is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dedicated 1:1 support across the school day, inside the classroom and during interventions.
• Mentor and role model to build self-esteem, focus, and social engagement.
• Apply de-escalation strategies and restorative approaches.
• Tailor resources to match learning pace and interests.
• Maintain feedback loops with teachers, SENCo, and pastoral team.

Skills

1:1 support

Behaviour management

SEMH awareness

Boundary setting

Job description

Are you a dedicated Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, or Youth Support Worker skilled at establishing strong rapport and guiding young people toward academic and personal success?A supportive secondary school in the Blackpool (FY postcode) area is seeking a proactive, reliable 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work directly with a male student requiring dedicated academic, social, and emotional guidance. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting in November, ideal for someone who thrives on building positive working relationships and offering consistent, calm mentorship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver dedicated 1:1 support across the school day, both inside the classroom and during structured intervention sessions.
• Act as a reliable mentor and positive role model to help build self-esteem, focus, and social engagement.
• Employ proven de-escalation strategies and restorative approaches to maintain a settled, productive learning space.
• Break down classroom tasks and tailor resources to match the student's learning pace and interests.
• Maintain close feedback loops with the class teachers, SENCo, and pastoral team to track targets and progression.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Prior experience working 1:1 with young people in secondary schools, alternative provisions, sports mentoring, or youth work.
• Strong understanding of SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health), ADHD, ASC, or associated barriers to engagement.
• A grounded, empathetic, and firm-yet-fair approach with excellent boundary-setting skills.
• De-escalation training (e.g., Team-Teach, MAPA, or equivalent) is advantageous but not essential.
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

Position Benefits:

• Regular, dependable hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (term-time only, no weekends or late shifts).
• Competitive daily rates: Paid weekly via PAYE with transparent holiday pay.
• Professional development: Free access to accredited online CPD courses, including SEND strategies and safeguarding.
• Supportive environment: Work alongside an experienced SENCo and dedicated pastoral team.

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