Learning Support Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Tandridge; Presencial; GBP 19.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Dedicated SEN consultant

Wide SEMH opportunities

Competitive PAYE rates

Free CPD and training

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Ongoing support

Descripción de la vacante

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 with social, emotional and mental health needs. Start date September 2026, with full-time, long-term and permanent opportunities.

Formación

• Experience with SEMH, AP, PRU or challenging behaviour is highly desirable
• Transferable experience from education, youth work or care is welcomed
• Strong commitment to pupil welfare and learning

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Patience

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Relationship building

Descripción del empleo

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