SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or Youth Worker looking for a rewarding role supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a friendly and inclusive school in the NG13 area seeking a Full-Time SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering the chance to secure a long-term, permanent role in a supportive school environment.

This position is ideal for someone passionate about supporting pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed in school.

• Provide 1:1 support and small group interventions for pupils with SEMH needs

• Support behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies

• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and structured learning activities

• Build positive relationships with pupils to support confidence and wellbeing

• Work closely with teachers, SENCO, and pastoral staff

• Help maintain a safe, supportive, and structured classroom environment

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional needs

• Background in education, youth work, care, support work, or mental health support is desirable

• Calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour management

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Ability to adapt to different pupil needs

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• £100-£130 per day depending on experience

• Full-time position in a welcoming and supportive school

• Temp-to-perm opportunity for long-term stability

• Immediate start available

• Access to training and CPD, including behaviour management and SEMH strategies

• Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind Recruitment consultant

If you are a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Youth Worker, or SEMH specialist looking for a rewarding full-time role in the NG13 area, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this SEMH Teaching Assistant role with an immediate start.