Teaching Assistant

The Role: You'll be supporting students who face barriers to learning due to SEMH challenges. 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 supportThis 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. Apply Now: To express your interest and be considered for this opportunity, please contact: Lynne Ferguson (phone number removed)