SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills for a behavioural support role in Salford. The position involves 1:1 mentoring, supporting learning decisions, and promoting attendance alongside EHWB support.

You will work with pupils outside of the classroom, liaising with parents and carers, and coordinating small group interventions as required. DBS, overseas clearances if applicable, and references are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience in Team Teach or similar de-escalation strategies.
• Level 2 or Level 3 teaching support qualification.
• DBS disclosure and background checks required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils outside classroom for behavioural support, including those excluded or not on timetable.
• Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements to agree on plans and targets.
• Provide information to help pupils choose about learning, behaviour and attendance.
• Support pupils' emotional health and well-being (EHWB).
• Involve helping pupils follow Education Plans and run small group interventions like circle time.
• Liaise with parents and carers as appropriate.

Skills

Team Teach

Pru

Alternative provision

Residential home

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.