SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary

Location: Specialist Primary School
Employer: Tradewind Recruitment
Contract: Full-time, long-term, with potential temp-to-perm opportunities

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a specialist primary school to recruit a caring, enthusiastic and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support children with social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young children overcome barriers to learning, develop positive relationships and build confidence in a supportive school environment.

The successful candidate will be working closely with pupils who may display challenging behaviour or struggle with emotional regulation, providing the patience, encouragement and consistency they need to thrive.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs.

• Supporting children with emotional regulation and developing positive coping strategies.

• Building strong, trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model.

• Using appropriate behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

• Encouraging pupils to participate in lessons and engage with their learning.

• Supporting children's social, emotional and academic development.

• Maintaining clear boundaries and promoting positive behaviour.

• Working alongside teachers and other support staff to provide consistent, individualised support.

• Helping to create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEMH needs, behavioural difficulties or additional needs.

• Be confident working with primary-aged children.

• Have a good understanding of emotional regulation and positive behaviour support.

• Be patient, calm and resilient when dealing with challenging situations.

• Be able to build positive relationships and provide consistent support.

• Understand the importance of a trauma-informed and relationship-led approach.

• Be enthusiastic about helping children develop confidence and achieve their potential.

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

• Be available to commit to a full-time position.

Experience in a specialist SEMH setting, alternative provision, residential childcare or a similar environment would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience.

• A full-time, long-term position.

• Potential for a temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.

• Free professional development and CPD opportunities.

• Access to the National College after your first day working.

• A dedicated Tradewind consultant offering ongoing support.

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives.

Interested?

If you have the right experience, a passion for supporting vulnerable children and are looking for your next opportunity within specialist education, we would love to hear from you!

To find out more or apply, please contact Hannah at Tradewind Recruitment:

hannah.mcmillan@twrecruitment.com

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.