Are you currently working in Children's Residential Care or Social Care and looking for a better work-life balance? Transition from unsociable shift patterns, sleep-ins, and long weekends into a Monday to Friday, term-time-only education role, while continuing to make a vital impact on vulnerable young people. An established Alternative Provision (AP) in Blackpool is recruiting a dedicated 1:1 Behaviour Support Mentor / Teaching Assistant to work on a direct 1:1 basis with a secondary-aged male pupil presenting with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, trauma-related behaviours, and attachment difficulties. Mainstream education has not worked for this young man. We need someone with a calm, therapeutic presence who understands how trauma manifests in behaviour, knows how to hold firm boundaries without escalating conflict, and can act as a consistent positive role model.
Why Your Residential / Social Care Background Fits Perfectly:
Classroom teaching experience is not required. We specifically welcome applications from:
- Children's Residential Support Workers (RSWs): You already understand high-level safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and remaining composed during crisis or emotional dysregulation.
- Family Support & Social Care Workers: Experienced in multi-agency communication, emotional containment, and understanding complex home dynamics.
- Therapeutic Care / SEN Care Assistants: Confident in setting clear, daily routines, building trust from the ground up, and not taking challenging behaviour personally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 emotional regulation, behaviour mentoring, and pastoral support for a male secondary-aged learner.
- Act as a stable, dependable anchor throughout his school day, encouraging engagement with vocational, practical, and functional skills learning.
- Utilise proven de-escalation strategies and therapeutic crisis intervention to manage heightened situations safely.
- Build a rapport based on mutual respect, consistency, and clear boundaries.
- Collaborate closely with the provision's SENDCo, pastoral team, and external social care agencies.
What We Are Looking For:
- Demonstrable experience working with children or young people with complex SEMH needs, attachment disorders, or challenging behaviours (Residential Care, Foster Care, or Social Work settings preferred).
- A calm, resilient, and non-reactive mindset-approaching each morning as a clean slate.
- Natural de-escalation instincts and an understanding of trauma-informed practice.
- Team Teach, MAPA/PBSA, or physical intervention certification is advantageous (free accredited refresher training provided).
- Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
Benefits of the Role:
- Sociable Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm. Enjoy your evenings, weekends, and all 13 weeks of school holidays.
- Low Staff-to-Pupil Ratios: Work within a dedicated, specialist AP environment backed by a multi-disciplinary support team.
- Free CPD Training: Ongoing access to accredited courses including Team Teach, SEMH de-escalation, and advanced safeguarding.
- Career Progression: Real opportunities to transition onto a permanent school contract.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Behaviour Support Assistant - Blackpool employer: Tradewind Recruitment LTD.
Tradewind Recruitment is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with additional needs. With competitive pay, flexible opportunities across Croydon, and access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth and development. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values inclusivity and empowers you to thrive in your role as a SEND Teaching Assistant.
Contact Details:
Tradewind Recruitment LTD. Recruitment Team
