Behaviour Mentor - #148138

Turn Your Passion Into a Career - Join Tradewind as an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Rochdale

Are you into sports, coaching, or mentoring young people? Got a background in boxing, football, or youth work? Use your skills to make a real impact in education.

Tradewind Recruitment is looking for confident, energetic individuals to support students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs in Rochdale's pupil referral service. These full-time roles start in September and are likely to become permanent.

The Role

• Support students aged 11-18 who need structure, motivation, and strong role models
• Use your experience from sports or coaching to engage students and build trust
• Help manage behaviour and keep students focused in class
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to keep them on track with learning
• Be part of a tight-knit team that's all about making a difference
  
  

What You'll Need

• Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, youth groups, clubs, boxing gyms, etc.)
• Patience, confidence, and a calm approach to behaviour
• A positive mindset and a genuine passion for helping young people succeed
• A team-first attitude - we've got each other's backs
  
  

Extra Points If You Have

• A background in boxing, football, martial arts, or sports coaching
• Experience mentoring teens or working in community settings
• TA qualifications (but not essential - we'll train you)
  
  

Why Join Tradewind?

• Great daily pay
• 2,500+ free training courses, including behaviour and mental health
• Full support before interviews - we'll get you ready
• Local payroll - no third parties
• Holiday pay options
• Referral bonuses
• Social and networking events
  
  

This is your chance to take what you know from the gym, pitch, or youth club and use it to build a career that changes lives.

Interested?Call our Manchester team on or email to apply or find out more.

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