SEMH Teaching Assistant

Salary: £90 - £110 per day
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Blackburn

About Us

Tradewind is recruiting for a specialist provision supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), many with additional diagnoses such as ADHD or autism. Our goal is to create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where pupils can thrive both academically and personally.

We are seeking a committed and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to:

• Support individual pupils and small groups with their learning, social skills, and behaviour

• Implement tailored strategies to help pupils regulate emotions and develop positive relationships

• Work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff to deliver personalised support plans

• Model patience, consistency and high expectations at all times

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or additional needs (school or youth work settings)

• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships quickly

• Strong communication skills with both pupils and adults

• Resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new approaches (Team Teach training desirable but not essential)

• A supportive, dedicated team and high-quality training

• Access to regular CPD in de-escalation, trauma-informed practice, and mental health awareness

• A positive environment where every staff member is valued

How to Apply:
Please submit your application to be considered for the SEMH Teaching Assistant position in Blackburn.