Behaviour Support

SEMH Support Assistant - Secondary PRU
South Manchester | Full-Time | September 2026 Start

Tradewind 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.

• Supporting 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.

• Experience 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 settings is desirable.

This South Manchester PRU provides specialist support for secondary-aged students who require an alternative educational setting. The school is committed to creating positive outcomes for pupils through high levels of care, support and personalised learning.

• Full-time role starting September 2026.

• Competitive daily rate of pay.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives.

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

• Dedicated support from Tradewind Recruitment throughout your placement.

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and are looking for a rewarding full-time role in South Manchester, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please contact Tradewind Recruitment today or submit your CV for immediate consideration.