Learning Support Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated SEN consultant

Access to SEMH opportunities

Competitive PAYE rates

Free CPD and training

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Ongoing support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to work across Kingston and Surrey in specialist schools, alternative provisions and mainstream settings. You will support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and help them engage with learning.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, building trusting relationships, assisting with emotional regulation and behaviour, and collaborating with teachers and pastoral teams to promote progress.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, youth work, care, support work or a similar environment.
• Experience with SEMH, AP, PRU or challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Transferable experience is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour
• Help pupils engage with their learning
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams
• Use positive behaviour strategies to encourage progress
• Support pupils' confidence, independence and social development

Skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Relationship-building

Behaviour management

Passion for helping students

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Kingston & Surrey

Location: Kingston & Surrey
Job Type: Full-time / Long-term / Permanent opportunities
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to work across specialist schools, alternative provisions and mainstream settings throughout Kingston and Surrey.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people who may experience social, emotional and mental health needs, challenging behaviour, anxiety, attachment difficulties or barriers to learning.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour
• Help pupils engage with their learning
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams
• Use positive behaviour strategies to encourage progress
• Support pupils' confidence, independence and social development

We're looking for someone who is:

• Patient, calm and consistent
• Resilient and confident managing challenging behaviour
• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers
• Able to build strong professional relationships
• Experienced in education, youth work, care, support work or a similar environment

Experience with SEMH, AP, PRU or challenging behaviour is highly desirable, but we are also interested in candidates with transferable experience.

Why Tradewind?

• Dedicated SEN consultant
• Access to a wide range of SEMH opportunities
• Competitive PAYE rates
• Free CPD and training
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support throughout your placement