SEMH 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment are working closely with a secondary pupil referral unit (PRU) in the Chorley area who require a Level 3 teaching assistant to support the learning of a student with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH) on a 1:1 basis.

The school provide an educational setting for pupils who have been excluded from mainstream education, and offer a nurturing and restorative environment to rehabilitate students and improve behaviour and learning.

The successful applicant for this teaching assistant role will be working closely with a Year 11 student who demonstrates challenging behaviour and requires 1:1 support to keep him engaged. The student also struggles with anxiety and mental heath issues and therefore requires a dynamic and positive role model to promote engagement and learning.

The role will involve working on the school site in Chorley between 8.30-4.30 from Monday - Wednesday, and on Thursdays and Fridays 9.30-2.30 at a gymnasium setting south of Chorley. Therefore the successful candidate will have access to their own transport, or be based locally in the South Ribble area and able to take public transport.

The position will commence as soon as possible, and will last for the entire 2024/25 academic year.

Requirements for this SEMH teaching assistant role include:

• A passion for working with children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties and a desire to contribute to their development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, in particular on a 1:1 basis with KS4 students.
• Ability to strike up rapport and establish a positive relationship with disengaged students
• Relevant experience in a special educational needs or care setting supporting children with behavioural difficulties.
• Level 3 or 4 teaching assistant qualification is highly desirable, but transferable skills and experience supporting SEMH and challenging behaviour are acceptable
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

In order to register with Tradewind to work as an SEMH teaching assistant, you will need to:

• Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure - or hold a DBS currently subscribed to DBS Update Service.
• Provide overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and undergo professional reference checks.
• Ensure your CV covers all employment and education since leaving secondary school.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.

Some of the benefits of working as an SEMH teaching assistant with Tradewind include:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities through the National College, with over 2500 certified CPD courses available.
• Access to a dedicated and experienced consultant who will support your career progression.
• Opportunity to work in a specialist school setting for pupils with additional needs
• A chance to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners.
• Opportunity of working towards securing a permanent position

If you are passionate about supporting disengaged students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Please submit your CV or for more information about the role, contact Adam Chester on /