SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant

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).

Your role 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 promote the speedy and effective transfer of pupils across phases and integration of those who have been absent. You will challenge and motivate pupils and promote and reinforce self-esteem. You will receive and supervise pupils excluded from or otherwise not working to a normal timetable and act as a positive role model. 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 to the end of the academic year and the competitive pay rate will be between £84 to £95 per day, depending on experience.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you meet the qualifications and requirements, please email your updated CV to or call our Manchester office on . Join the Tradewind team and make a positive impact on the lives of young people.