1:1 Teaching Assistant - Year 9 (SEMH & Challenging Behaviour) - ASC School
Location: Blackpool
Start Date: July 2025
Contract: Full-time, Fixed-Term (Full Academic Year)

Pupil Support: Year 9 student with SEMH & challenging behaviour
Are you a resilient, empathetic, and committed Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity to support a student who needs consistent, 1:1 support?

Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a specialist Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) school to recruit a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 9 pupil with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour. This full-time position starts in July 2025 and runs for the entire academic year, with the possibility of extension.

About the Role:
* Working 1:1 with a Year 9 pupil to provide behavioural and emotional support
* Supporting the pupil's learning and helping them engage with the curriculum
* Managing challenging behaviours and promoting positive routines
* Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and support staff in a well-resourced setting
* Implementing strategies from the pupil's behaviour and support plan

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, ASC, or challenging behaviour
* A calm, patient, and consistent approach with strong emotional resilience
* The ability to build a trusting, supportive relationship with the student
* Confidence in using behaviour de-escalation techniques (Team Teach or equivalent training is desirable)
* A genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs

What Tradewind Offers:
* Full support from a dedicated consultant
* Access to ongoing CPD, including training in behaviour management and SEN
* The opportunity to work within a well-respected specialist school
* A meaningful role supporting a young person to reach their full potential

Apply today, please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) and ask for Christina