Behaviour Support

SEMH Support Assistant - Secondary PRUSouth Manchester Full-Time September 2026 StartTradewind Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in South Manchester, seeking a dedicated and resilient Support Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis from September 2026.This rewarding role involves supporting secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who require additional support to engage positively with education. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to help students achieve both academically and personally.The RoleSupporting pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis.Building positive relationships with students and acting as a consistent role model.Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.Supporting pupils to manage their emotions, behaviour and learning effectively.Promoting a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment.Contributing to behaviour support strategies and pastoral interventions.The Ideal CandidateExperience working with young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs.A calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting challenging behaviour.Strong communication and relationship-building skills.A genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people succeed.Previous experience in education, youth work, residential care, sports coaching, mentoring or similar ..... full job details .....