Pupil Referral Unit - 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Rochdale - Tradewind Recruitment

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Secondary School, Middleton
£110-£120 per day | Start Date: ASAP
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a committed, resilient, and experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Secondary School in the Middleton area. This is a full-time position working closely with a single student who displays significant and highly challenging behaviours, requiring a calm, confident, and skilled practitioner who can provide consistency, stability, and tailored support throughout the school day.

The successful candidate will work alongside the school's SENCO, pastoral team, and classroom teachers to implement behaviour support strategies, de-escalate challenging situations, and promote positive engagement in learning. Your ability to build trusting relationships, remain patient under pressure, and use proactive behaviour-management techniques will be essential.

• Previous experience working in a UK school or education setting - applications without this will not be considered.

• A strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour regulation, and SEND practices within a Secondary environment.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals.

• Experience supporting pupils within a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) or Alternative Provision.

• A proven track record of working with students who exhibit severe SEMH needs or complex behavioural challenges.

• Supportive senior leaders and a dedicated pastoral team.

• Ongoing guidance from specialist staff to help you succeed in your 1:1 role.

• A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a young person's progress and well-being.

This is an excellent role for someone who is passionate about inclusion and confident in supporting students requiring high levels of behaviour intervention.

To apply, please send your CV to .