Support Worker / Specialist Instructor - Alternative Provision | Wigan
Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Salary: £90 - £135 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a highly skilled Support Worker or Specialist Instructor ready to make a profound difference in the lives of teenagers with Complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a dedicated professional to join the pastoral and inclusion team at a dynamic alternative provision in Wigan, delivering essential, targeted support to help students thrive academically and personally.
The Role: Targeted Intervention for Teenagers
You will provide intensive, hands-on support for students aged 11-16 who face significant emotional and behavioural barriers to learning. This is a role that requires calm, consistency, and a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach.
Key Responsibilities:
Intensive Intervention: Deliver 1:1 or small group sessions focusing on social skills, emotional regulation, and functional academic skills, guided by EHCPs and behaviour support plans.
Behaviour and SEMH Support: Use restorative approaches to manage complex behaviour, de-escalate crises, and support students' reintegration into learning.
Mentorship: Build strong, professional, and trusting relationships, guiding vulnerable students toward positive choices and engagement.
Specialist Expertise: Support students with Autism (ASC), ADHD, anxiety, and school refusal.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with SENCO, pastoral staff, and teaching teams to ensure cohesive, holistic support.Essential Skills & Experience
Relevant Experience: Extensive experience working with secondary-aged young people (11-16) with Complex SEMH, Challenging Behaviour, or Multiple SEND, ideally in a PRU, Alternative Provision, or specialist mainstream unit.
De-escalation Skills: Proven ability in safe behaviour intervention and crisis management (formal training such as Team Teach, MAPA, or similar highly desirable).
Instructional Aptitude: Ability to deliver focused interventions in core subjects (functional literacy/numeracy) or life skills.
Resilience & Consistency: Outstanding patience and professional composure in challenging situations.Why Work with Tradewind?
Dedicated consultant support at every stage of your journey
Free CPD and professional development opportunities
Competitive pay and weekly payroll
Access to a supportive network of schools and professionalsIf you're ready to make a tangible impact supporting young people to overcome barriers and succeed in education, we want to hear from you!
Apply Now or contact Christina Grindy on (phone number removed) / (url removed)