Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Outskirts of Nottingham
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Nottingham (Outskirts)
Salary: £90 - £120 per day
Contact: Ben Moses - 01332 898165 | ben.moses@twrecruitment.com

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a dedicated SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school on the outskirts of Nottingham to recruit passionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistants to start as soon as possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support children and young people with a range of complex needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Conditions, in a nurturing and structured environment that prioritises personal development and emotional wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual emotional and behavioural needs

  • Assist in the delivery of targeted interventions and therapeutic activities

  • Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and pastoral teams to create a safe and supportive setting

  • Help students develop self-regulation, confidence, and positive learning behaviours

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

  • Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs

  • A calm, consistent, and non-judgmental approach to behaviour management

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

  • A genuine commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable young people

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in an SEMH setting and thrive in a supportive, team-focused environment, we want to hear from you.

To apply or learn more, please contact Ben Moses at Tradewind Recruitment on 01332 898165 or email ben.moses@twrecruitment.com.