SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job description

Main Description Details

Are 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.

Apply Now

If you're ready to make a real impact and help students thrive, we want to hear from you!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wolverhampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £95.00 and £115.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English