Job Description
Social Emotional Mental Health Support Assistants Needed in Rochdale!
Looking for a new challenge this September? Tradewind Recruitment is hiring Teaching Assistants to support Rochdale's Pupil Referral Service. These full-time roles (Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm) are temporary with strong potential to become permanent.
The Role:
* Support students aged 11-18 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs
* Provide 1:1 and small group support
* Help deliver personalised learning and manage behaviour
* Foster emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and social development
* Liaise with families and professionals to ensure student success
What We're Looking For:
* TA qualifications welcome but not essential
* Minimum 3 months' recent experience with young people (school, youth work, clubs, etc.)
* Calm, empathetic, and confident in managing behaviour
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Passion for supporting vulnerable learners
We welcome applicants from youth work, sports coaching, care, counselling, and community backgrounds.
Why Join Tradewind?
* Great pay rates
* Access to 2,500+ free training courses
* Referral bonuses
* Local payroll and dedicated support
* Flexible holiday pay
* Social and networking events
Apply now or contact our Manchester team on or to learn more.
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