Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistants

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Teaching Assistants for temporary roles in Rochdale, offering the chance to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Successful candidates will be patient, empathetic, and able to manage challenging behaviors while fostering positive relationships in a school setting. This role may lead to permanent positions and offers attractive pay, professional development opportunities, and the possibility of holiday pay.

Benefits

Top rates of pay

Access to free training courses

Generous referral scheme

Full interview preparation

Holiday pay options

Networking events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months recent experience with children aged 11 to 18.
• Experience in youth work, sports coaching, or counselling is beneficial.
• Legal right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs and implement personalized learning strategies.
• Manage classroom behavior and foster positive relationships.
• Liaise with parents and external professionals for best outcomes.

Skills

Patient

Empathetic

Flexible

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Teaching assistant qualifications

Job description

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a teaching assistant looking for new exciting opportunities in Rochdale?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for Teaching Assistants for a number of roles within Rochdale's pupil referral service.

These are temporary roles from September, highly likely to become permanent contracts.

The Role

Teaching Assistant supporting students with social emotional and mental health needs.

Five days a week 8.30am to 3.30pm

Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs.

Assist in the delivery of tailored learning programs to ensure that students are actively engaged and making progress.

Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social skills development.

Support the implementation of personalised learning strategies and interventions.

Help with the management of classroom behaviour, ensuring students follow school rules and expectations.

Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each student.

Assist with the planning and delivery of activities that promote emotional and social well-being.

The school are looking for qualified teaching assistants or graduates who can demonstrate-

• A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach to working with children.
• The ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and effectively
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students, staff, and families.
• A passion for supporting children's emotional and social development.
• A team player who is willing to collaborate with colleagues and external agencies to ensure the best support for students.

The school would be interested in applications from people with experience of youth work, sports coaching, working with teenagers within community groups or religious organisations or people with experience of counselling or working with children in care.

To join us and be successful in this SEMH Teaching Assistant role, you will need to:

• A minimum of 3 months recent experience of working with child aged 11 to 18 years old in a UK school, community group, club or youth centre.
• Teaching assistant qualifications would be beneficial but not essential
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
• Provide a CV with full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
• Have the legal right to work full time in the UK with no restrictions

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College.

A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

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To be considered for this SEMH Teaching Assistant position, or to hear more about other roles in SEMH schools and alternative education from September please call the Manchester office on (phone number removed), or email (url removed)