SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant with exceptional behaviour management and de-escalation skills to join our team in a behavioural support role.

The successful candidate will have experience in Team Teach, Pru, alternative provision, or as a support worker in a residential children's home, plus Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in teaching support or a related field. The role involves working with pupils outside of the classroom, developing 1:1 mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience as Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management.
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and safeguarding.
• Experience working with pupils outside the classroom in challenging settings.

Responsibilities

• Work with selected pupils outside of the classroom.
• Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with pupils.
• Provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about learning, behaviour and attendance.
• Support pupils' emotional health and wellbeing (EHWB).
• Assist with individual Education Plans and small group interventions.
• Liaise with parents and carers as appropriate.

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Team Teach

Alternative provision

Mentoring

Education

Level 2 teaching support

Level 3 teaching support

Job description

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with exceptional skills in behaviour management and de-escalation techniques? If so, Tradewind is looking for someone like you to join their team in a behavioural support role.

As a successful candidate, you will have experience in Team Teach, Pru, alternative provision, or as a support worker in a residential children's home. You will also have either a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in teaching support or a related field.

In this role, you will:

• Work with selected pupils outside of the classroom situation, including those excluded from or not working to a normal timetable.
• You will develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with pupils to help them agree on plans and targets to move forward.
• You will provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their own learning, behaviour, and attendance.
• You will also provide support to pupils to enhance their emotional health and well-being (EHWB).
• You will also involve helping pupils to follow individual Education Plans where appropriate, as well as assisting in organising and running small group interventions such as circle time.
• You will also liaise with parents and carers as appropriate.

To be considered for this role, you must be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), and professional references checks. You must also provide a CV with a full employment and education history included, with any employment breaks explained. You must have the legal right to work in the UK.

This is a full time role starting September 2026 and the competitive pay rate will be between 95 to 105 per day, depending on experience.