Specialist Support Staff (TAs, LMs, BSMs) - Rochdale

Randstad Education; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in Rochdale is seeking experienced support staff to assist students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Candidates must have proven expertise in behaviour management, UK teaching experience, and a commitment to professional development. This full-time role offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Continuous career development opportunities

Dedicated consultant for guidance

Free accredited training online

Weekly pay and competitive daily rates

Refer a friend rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH, PRU, or Alternative Provision settings.
• Minimum of 6 months of UK experience.
• Reliable and committed to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to students focusing on emotional regulation.
• Implement individual behaviour plans correctly.
• Monitor student attendance and well-being.

Skills

Behaviour management

Engagement with students

Adaptation of activities

Emotional regulation support

Education

Level 2+ UK Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you ready to truly lead from the front with behaviour management in Rochdale?

Do you have the essential experience needed to support complex behaviour needs?

Are you available 5 days a week and committed to your professional development?

Seeking Resilient and Experienced Support Staff for Specialist Settings in Rochdale

We are recruiting dedicated Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Mentors, and Behaviour Support Mentors to make a difference in the lives of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs throughout the Rochdale borough. This is a demanding but incredibly rewarding full-time, 5-day-a-week commitment.

The Ideal Candidate Must:

• crucial, proven expertise in behaviour management and the ability to confidently cope with complex behaviour needs.
• Have a minimum of 6 months of UK experience.
• Demonstrate previous experience in either:
• 2 or more SEMH, PRU, or Alternative Provision settings.
• Or, more than 2 years of continuous experience working in a PRU/SEMH setting.
• Be reliable, highly committed to career development, and genuinely attentive and engaged with both students and staff.
• Be available to work 5 days a week.
• Ideally hold a Level 2+ UK Teaching Assistant qualification.

Essential Requirements:

• A full UK Driving Licence and access to a car (essential for accessing local settings).
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted support to students, focusing on emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Implement individual behaviour plans and safety protocols effectively and consistently.
• Work alongside teaching staff to adapt activities and resources to meet diverse learning needs.
• Monitor student attendance, well-being, and progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Help maintain a calm, orderly, and supportive learning environment in the setting.
• Show commitment to professional standards and continuous improvement.

Working for Randstad entitles you to the following benefits:

• Continuous career development opportunities
• Your own dedicated and experienced consultant to guide you through the application process
• Free accredited training online
• Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
• Earn £300 in shopping vouchers by referring a friend and is subject to terms and conditions

Sounds like you?

Go ahead and contact us at 0161 200 1906 or send your CV to [e-mail].

At Randstad Education, our endeavour is to match our top candidates with the most fitting positions, ensuring that your chosen trajectory aligns perfectly.