Social, Emotional, Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

Are you a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant with an understanding of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you enjoy supporting children who benefit from a nurturing, personalised approach to learning? If so, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to be working with a dedicated SEMH School in Bottesford, who are seeking a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils across KS1 and KS2. This is a full-time TA role involving 1:1 support, small-group work and assisting the class teacher in creating a calm, structured learning environment.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support KS1 and KS2 pupils with a range of social, emotional and behavioural needs.

• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging, creative learning activities.

• Build positive, trusting relationships to help pupils regulate emotions and re-engage with learning.

• Provide consistent routines, reassurance and structure throughout the school day.

• Work closely with the pastoral and therapeutic teams to support pupils' holistic development.

• Help implement behaviour strategies and personalised support plans.

• Encourage independence, confidence and resilience in each child.

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs (school, youth work or similar).

• A patient, empathetic and child-centred approach.

• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and use initiative.

• Willingness to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

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

• Due to the rural location, own transport and ability to drive are essential.

Monday-Thursday: 08:30 - 16:30
Friday: 08:30 - 16:00 (early finish!)

• Breakfast and lunch provided daily for all staff.

• Early finish every Friday at 4:00pm.

• Temp to perm pathway with clear progression opportunities.

• After successful probation, 5 days of wellbeing leave during the academic year.

• Access to specialist SEMH and SEND training and CPD.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant.

• A friendly, experienced team committed to high-quality SEMH provision.

If you're passionate about supporting vulnerable young learners and want to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.