SEMH Teaching Assistant – Secondary Support & Mentoring

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Potential for longer-term opportun it

Potential for longer-term opportun it

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary school in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs, building trusting relationships and helping students access the curriculum.

The role focuses on emotional regulation and positive coping strategies, using de-escalation where needed. Candidates with experience of challenging behaviour or trauma-informed practice are encouraged to apply, with

Qualifications

• Experience supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs.
• Ability to manage emotions and challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and relationships.
• Calm, patient approach with professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Develop positive relationships to help pupils feel safe and understood.
• Support emotional regulation and coping strategies.
• Use de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviour.
• Encourage engagement and access to the full curriculum.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed approaches

Calm and patient

Professional boundaries

Engagement strategies

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary school in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs, building trusting relationships and helping students access the curriculum.

The role focuses on emotional regulation and positive coping strategies, using de-escalation where needed. Candidates with experience of challenging behaviour or trauma-informed practice are encouraged to apply, with