Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

CPD in SEMH

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking a dedicated SEMH support worker for an EYFS setting in Mansfield, UK. This role focuses on supporting pupils facing barriers to learning and requires sensitivity, patience, and resilience.

You will work closely with teachers, manage behaviour, build trust-based relationships, help students regulate emotions, and re-engage with education. This is a full-time, long-term role with daily pay between 95 and 105 GBP, with strong training and support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or similar challenges.
• Calm, consistent, and patient approach to working with vulnerable learners.
• Strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice or willingness to learn.
• Proactive and flexible mindset.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Support students who face barriers to learning due to SEMH in EYFS.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to manage behaviour and build trust-based relationships.
• Help students regulate emotions and re-engage with education.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support depending on pupil needs.

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Trauma-informed practice

Proactive mindset

DBS Update Service

Job description

The Role:

You'll be supporting students who face barriers to learning due to SEMH challenges in EYFS. Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you'll play a key role in managing behaviour, developing trust-based relationships, and helping students regulate emotions and re-engage with education. Support may be 1:1 or within small group settings, depending on student need.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or similar challenges
• A calm, consistent, and patient approach to working with vulnerable learners
• Strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills
• A good understanding of trauma-informed practice or a willingness to learn
• A proactive and flexible mindset
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What You Can Expect:

• A full-time, long-term role with the potential to become permanent
• A structured and supportive school environment with a strong behaviour policy
• Daily pay between 95.00 and 105.00, depending on experience
• Comprehensive support from your dedicated Tradewind consultant
• Access to high-quality training and CPD in SEMH and behaviour support

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with a background in education, care, youth work, or support services who is looking for a challenging but highly rewarding role.