SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistants - Temp to Perm Opportunity

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of an Independent Special Needs School for multiple SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Teaching Assistants to join their team on a temp to perm basis.

About the Role:

• Hours: 9am - 3pm (including debrief)
• Pay: £100 per day
• Children in Small Groups: 2-6 per hub, with some 1-1 support.
• Focus: Working within small teaching hubs or providing 1-1 support with children who have an EHCP.
• Environment: Tailored lessons using the national curriculum, with sensory breaks, movement breaks, and calming activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children with SEMH needs in small groups or 1-1.
• Assist with sensory and brain breaks, scribing, and calming strategies.
• Maintain high expectations, ensuring work is completed with flexibility on timing.

Behavioural Support: Children may exhibit behaviours such as swearing, aggression, defiance, or self-harm. All staff are trained in restrictive physical interventions, used only as a last resort to ensure safety. Staff communicate via radios for support.

Why Tradewind?

• Competitive Pay: £100 per day, with top rates tailored to experience.
• Professional Development: Access to 2,500+ CPD courses and resources.
• Flexibility: Short-term and long-term placements.
• Wellbeing Support: Proud Sunday Times Top 100 employer.
• Personal Support: Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

To be successful, you will need:

• Experience working with SEMH or SEN children (desirable).
• Compassionate, patient, and adaptable attitude.
• Ability to support and manage challenging behaviours in a professional manner.

How to Apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position or discuss in more detail, simply call Ben Moses on or email your CV to