SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive education agency is seeking a Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant in Gloucestershire. This flexible role involves supporting primary-aged children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Ideal candidates will have experience or a strong interest in SEMH and be able to confidently manage challenging behaviours. Offering a pay range of £90 - £105 per day, this position can be part-time or full-time, with immediate starts available.

Benefits

Free CPD courses through The National College

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in primary SEMH or SEND.
• Ability to support children with dysregulated behaviour.
• Confidence in managing physically or verbally challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support primary-aged children in their emotional and social development.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies.

Skills

Experience in primary SEMH

Patient and resilient

Building rapport with children

Confidence with challenging behaviour

Adaptability across age groups

Education

Youth work or mentoring background

Psychology or education graduates

Behaviour support experience

Job description

Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant

Join Tradewind Recruitment as a Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant. At Tradewind Recruitment, we are a supportive, people-focused agency that truly values the educators we work with.

We are currently recruiting flexible Primary SEMH Teaching Assistants to support specialist SEMH provisions and alternative settings across Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. These settings support primary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, often alongside additional learning or communication challenges.

This is a flexible opportunity, offering a mix of part-time, ad-hoc and longer-term placements to suit your availability.

About the Role

You will be supporting primary-aged children who may present with emotional regulation difficulties, attachment needs, anxiety, trauma-related behaviours or challenging behaviour.

Your role will focus on:

• Building safe, consistent and trusting relationships
• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies
• Helping children access learning through play-based, practical and structured activities
• Supporting emotional regulation and social development alongside academic learning

These provisions move away from a traditional classroom model, using nurturing environments, personalised timetables and therapeutic approaches to help children re-engage with education and build confidence.

You’ll be a Great Fit if You:

• Have experience (or a strong interest) in primary SEMH, SEND or trauma-informed practice
• Are patient, resilient and calm when supporting children with dysregulated behaviour
• Can build strong rapport with children who struggle in mainstream settings
• Are confident supporting behaviour that may be physically or verbally challenging
• Are adaptable and happy working across different primary age groups
• Are available on a flexible basis (full-time or part-time)

Ideal backgrounds include: Youth work, mentoring, psychology or education graduates, behaviour support, sports coaching, early years, residential care, or primary SEN support.

Role Details

• Location: Gloucestershire & South Gloucestershire
• Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm (term-time only)
• Pay: £90 - £105 per day
• Availability: Full-time or part-time
• Start Date: Immediate starts available, with potential for long-term or permanent roles

Why Join Tradewind?

At Tradewind, we don't just place candidates - we champion them.

Your income matters: We secure the best rates for your experience.

Your development matters: 2,500+ FREE CPD courses through The National College.

Your flexibility matters: Work that fits around your lifestyle.

Your wellbeing matters: Sunday Times Top 100 Employer (four years running).

Your values matter: We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

If you're passionate about supporting primary-aged children with SEMH needs and want flexibility in your working week, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment.