SEMH Teaching Assistant

Main Description DetailsAre you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the resilience, empathy and confidence to support students who need a calm, consistent and encouraging presence? Tradewind Recruitment is looking for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants who'd be interested in working at SEMH school's in Wolverhampton.

About the Role

As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students with SEMH, both in and out of the classroom
• Implement behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Work 1:1 or with small groups to help pupils re-engage with learning
• Build trusting, professional relationships that promote positive behaviour
• Assist teachers in creating a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to behaviour plans and pastoral support programmes
• Access to a Vehicle

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with young people with SEMH (school, alternative provisions, youth work, mentoring or similar)
• Strong communication, resilience and emotional intelligence
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and use positive behaviour strategies
• A genuine commitment to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Team working skills and a proactive approach

Why Join Tradewind?

• Competitive pay, paid weekly- PAYE only no umbrella companies
• Free access to CPD via The National College
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long term/perm roles