Teaching Assistant

Job description

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 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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Mansfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-05-2026

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