https://jobs.co.uk/job/specialist-youth-mentor-sen-teaching-assistant-tradewind-recruitment--a0bd2cdf-7a73-4cf1-9701-f298ba080d1b RSS feed for Specialist Youth Mentor / SEN Teaching Assistant at Tradewind Recruitment. en-gb Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:01:23 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/specialist-youth-mentor-sen-teaching-assistant-tradewind-recruitment--a0bd2cdf-7a73-4cf1-9701-f298ba080d1b https://jobs.co.uk/job/specialist-youth-mentor-sen-teaching-assistant-tradewind-recruitment--a0bd2cdf-7a73-4cf1-9701-f298ba080d1b Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Blackpool | Salary: £98.89 - £125/day | Type: Temporary | Specialist Youth Mentor / SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Blackpool Salary: -98.89 - -125.00 per day Job Type: Full-time, Permanent / Long-term Contract Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:45 - 15:45 (Term Time) About the Role Are you a resilient individual with a background in youth work, sports coaching, or SEN support? We are looking for a confident Teaching Assistant / Youth Worker to join an Alternative Provision in Blackpool. You will be supporting children and young people (ages 11-16) who have been excluded from mainstream education. These students often display challenging behaviour and have complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Your goal is to provide stability, build trust, and help them engage with their learning in a non-traditional setting. Key Responsibilities De-escalation: Manage and de-escalate challenging situations using professional, calm techniques. Mentorship: Act as a 1:1 mentor to help students navigate their emotions and social interactions. Curriculum Support: Support the delivery of a bespoke curriculum designed for students with SEN/SEMH. Collaboration: Work closely with the Senior Leaders... Temporary