Job Description

Teaching Assistant - SEMH Schools (Northamptonshire)

Are you passionate about supporting young people who face social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges? We are currently recruiting dedicated, resilient, and compassionate Teaching Assistants to work across our partner SEMH schools throughout Northamptonshire.

This is a highly rewarding role where you will support pupils who may present with behavioural challenges, emotional needs, and dysregulation that impact their ability to access learning. You will play a vital role in helping students feel safe, understood, and supported within the school environment, enabling them to build confidence and make progress both academically and personally.

The role requires individuals who can remain calm under pressure and respond to challenging situations with consistency and professionalism. You will be supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping to manage behaviour, de-escalate incidents, and implement strategies that promote emotional regulation and positive engagement.

Successful candidates typically come from backgrounds such as youth work, residential care, mentoring, sports coaching, or other roles involving young people with additional needs. Strong behaviour management skills are essential, along with patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting students with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom
  • Managing challenging behaviour using a proactive and consistent approach
  • Assisting with emotional regulation and wellbeing strategies
  • Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams

This role is ideal for individuals who are committed to making a genuine difference in young people's lives and who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

All positions are booked via Tradewind Recruitment, working in partnership with a range of schools across Northamptonshire.

If you are ready to take on a meaningful and impactful role, apply today and start your journey supporting young people in SEMH education.