Therapeutic Teaching Assistant
Secondary School – Bolton
Start Date: September 2026
Full-Time | Term Time Only
Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Bolton, who are seeking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Therapeutic Teaching Assistant to join their support team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced education professional who is passionate about supporting young people facing social, emotional and mental health challenges. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, build positive relationships, and achieve both academically and personally.

About the Role

As a Therapeutic Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support within the school environment. You will provide targeted interventions, promote emotional wellbeing, and support students in developing the skills and resilience needed to succeed in school.

Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and external agencies, you will contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for students with additional needs.
• Supporting pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs and SEND.
• Delivering therapeutic and pastoral interventions to improve engagement and wellbeing.
• Assisting students in managing emotions, behaviour and relationships.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Supporting classroom learning and encouraging participation.
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching and pastoral staff.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.

Essential Requirements

Please note: Only applicants with previous experience working within schools or educational settings will be considered for this position.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Previous experience working in a school, college or educational environment.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people and improving outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
• Strong behaviour management and emotional support skills.
• A patient, resilient and empathetic approach.

Desirable Experience

The school would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Supporting children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Working with pupils with SEND, including autism, ADHD and associated learning needs.
• Counselling or therapeutic support roles.
• Youth work.
• Pastoral support within educational settings.
• Behaviour support and intervention programmes.
• Mental health support services for children and young people.

What We Offer

• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives.
• Supportive leadership and pastoral teams.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated support from an experienced Tradewind Recruitment consultant.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Access to a wide range of CPD and training opportunities.

If you have a background in education and are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to: