SEMH Teaching Assistant: Trauma-informed 1:1 & Group Help

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Corby; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Long-term assignment

CPD opportunities

Potential permanent role

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support students in a Corby SEMH setting. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs, trauma and anxiety, helping them engage with learning and develop emotional regulation.

The role is full-time, long-term with potential permanent placements for the right candidate in a nurturing school environment that prioritises safeguarding and student well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, trauma, anxiety and behavioural needs.
• Able to build trusting relationships and support emotional regulation.
• Patient, empathetic and calm under challenging situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to SEMH students.
• Support students with anxiety, trauma, attachment issues.
• Build positive relationships to engage learning.
• Help develop emotional awareness and coping strategies.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation.
• Identify triggers and respond to emotional needs.
• Support SEND including autism/ADHD.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and independence.
• Assist re-engagement after distress.
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCOs.
• Follow individual behaviour support plans.
• Promote safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

1:1 support

Group support

Behaviour management

Mental health awareness

Trauma-informed approach

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support students in a Corby SEMH setting. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs, trauma and anxiety, helping them engage with learning and develop emotional regulation.

The role is full-time, long-term with potential permanent placements for the right candidate in a nurturing school environment that prioritises safeguarding and student well-being.