Teaching Assistant - Tradewind Recruitment : Job Details

Are you a resilient, empathetic, and committed individual looking to make a difference in the lives of young people? Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Nottinghamshire from September 2025.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, ideal for those who are passionate about supporting children with a variety of complex behavioural and emotional needs.

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 £90.00 and £120.00, 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.

Apply Now:

To express your interest and be considered for this opportunity, please contact:Lynne Ferguson