Impactful SEMH & Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Corby; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking caring and resilient SEMH & Mental Health Teaching Assistants to join a specialist educational setting in Corby. The role focuses on supporting students with SEMH needs in one-to-one and small group settings, helping them manage emotions and develop coping strategies.

You will work with teachers and pastoral teams, applying de-escalation techniques and safeguarding procedures to create a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children/young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Understanding trauma and mental health impact on learning.
• Calmly manage challenging situations with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs one-to-one and in small groups.
• Help students manage emotions and build coping strategies.
• Support students displaying distressed behaviour with de-escalation techniques.
• Follow individual behaviour support plans and safeguarding procedures.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining boundaries with students.
• Encourage participation and reduce barriers to learning in lessons.
• Work with teachers and pastoral teams to provide consistent support.
• Support students with neurodiversity, including autism/ADHD.
• Create a safe, structured, nurturing learning environment.
• Assist with classroom routines and safeguarding compliance.

Skills

SEMH experience

Mental health

Behaviour management

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking caring and resilient SEMH & Mental Health Teaching Assistants to join a specialist educational setting in Corby. The role focuses on supporting students with SEMH needs in one-to-one and small group settings, helping them manage emotions and develop coping strategies.

You will work with teachers and pastoral teams, applying de-escalation techniques and safeguarding procedures to create a safe and nurturing learning environment.