Trauma-Informed SEMH Mental Health Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Free CPD / professional development

Ongoing consultant support

National College access

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support pupils at a specialist education setting in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils facing mental health and emotional wellbeing challenges, helping them feel safe and engaged with learning.

The role focuses on building trusted relationships, promoting emotional regulation, and working with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver tailored support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in SEMH or emotional wellbeing roles.
• Ability to build relationships with vulnerable learners in a school setting.
• Trauma-informed approach and professional boundaries are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with mental health needs.
• Help students understand emotions and develop coping strategies.
• Maintain a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to tailor pupil support.
• Recognise signs of distress and respond calmly and appropriately.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Resilience

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support pupils at a specialist education setting in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils facing mental health and emotional wellbeing challenges, helping them feel safe and engaged with learning.

The role focuses on building trusted relationships, promoting emotional regulation, and working with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver tailored support.