Teaching Assistant - SEMH

We are recruiting!

Are you an experienced special needs teaching assistant seeking a new position? Tradewind Recruitment are working with a boys Special School situated in Birmingham, supporting KS1, KS2 and KS3 pupils. All pupils at this school have Special Educational Needs or an Education Health Care Plan.

We are looking for candidates who are experienced in supporting young people who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour. Team Teach training is also desirable.

The right candidate will have:

• Experience of working with children with SEMH in a specialist setting - 6 months minimum
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour
• Some experience of supporting children in Literacy, Numeracy and working with SEND
• A good understanding of child development and learning processes
• The ability to be a great team player and be able to work independently and use initiative
• An open-minded and inquisitive approach to the job but the ability to work to agreed strategies and procedures
• The ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with children, fellow staff members and families

To be considered for this role or to gain further information please get in touch with Zeena on or email

By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:

• We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay
• We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
• Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to *£100
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
• Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
• Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants