Pupil Referral Unit - 1:1 Teaching Assistant

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Secondary School, Middleton 110- 120 per day Start Date: ASAP Agency: Tradewind RecruitmentTradewind 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.Essential RequirementsPrevious 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.Highly DesirableExperience 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 ..... full job details .....