Tradewind Recruitment
SEMH Teaching Assistant – PRU | Gorton, Manchester | September Start
Location: Gorton, Manchester
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
TradeWind Recruitment are working in partnership with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Gorton to recruit a committed and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis from September.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people who require additional support to engage with education.
About the Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom have experienced barriers to learning and require consistent, positive relationships to help them succeed.
Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams, you will:
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Provide one-to-one and small group support both in and out of the classroom.
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Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
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Support students in managing their emotions and behaviour using restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
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Encourage engagement with learning and promote positive outcomes.
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Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
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Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to support individual learning and behaviour plans.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
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Passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs.
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Calm, patient, and resilient when working in challenging situations.
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Confident in building strong relationships and maintaining professional boundaries.
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Able to adapt to the needs of individual pupils.
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Experienced in education, youth work, residential care, support work, coaching, or similar roles (desirable but not essential).
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Committed to helping students achieve both academically and personally.
What the School Offers
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A supportive and experienced leadership team.
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Ongoing training and professional development.
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A welcoming and collaborative staff team.
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The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.
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A rewarding role where every day brings new challenges and successes.
Why Register with TradeWind Recruitment?
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Competitive rates of pay.
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Free CPD, including behaviour management and safeguarding training.
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A dedicated education consultant who will support you throughout your placement.
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Access to long-term and permanent opportunities across Greater Manchester.
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A straightforward registration process and ongoing career support.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can help young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact TradeWind Recruitment for more information about this exciting September opportunity.
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