Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 22,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and development opportunities

Welcoming team environment

Focus on wellbeing for students and staff

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants for a specialized school near Nottingham, starting September 2025. You'll support students facing emotional and behavioral challenges in a nurturing environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is your opportunity to join a supportive team committed to student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH, Autism, or ADHD.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Empathetic and calm demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support tailored to students' needs.
• Helping deliver engaging interventions focused on emotional wellbeing.
• Working alongside teachers and therapists.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Calm approach

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Outskirts of Nottingham
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: 90 - 120 per day

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need it most?
Do you want to be part of a team that changes lives every single day?

Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be working with a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school on the outskirts of Nottingham. We're looking for dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join their team from September 2025.

About the Role:

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping pupils aged 5-16 overcome emotional and behavioural challenges so they can thrive in education and beyond.

You'll be:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support tailored to students' individual needs

• Helping deliver engaging interventions focused on emotional wellbeing and behaviour

• Working alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff to build a safe, positive environment

• Supporting students to build confidence, resilience, and self-regulation skills

Who We're Looking For:

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, Autism, ADHD, or behavioural needs

• A calm, empathetic, and consistent approach to managing behaviour

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A desire to genuinely make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people

Whether you're an experienced TA, a youth worker, a psychology graduate, or someone with transferable experience if you have the heart for this role, we want to hear from you.

Why Join This School?

• A welcoming and supportive team environment

• Structured training and development opportunities

• A school culture that prioritises wellbeing for both students and staff

• The chance to make a lasting impact, every single day

Interested?
Contact Ben Moses at Tradewind Recruitment today:
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