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SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Nottingham, Leicestershire NG130AX, England

Salary

£100 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Tradewind Recruitment is seeking SEMH Teaching Assistants for an Independent Special Needs School on a temp to perm basis.
  • The position offers a pay rate of £100 per day for hours from 9am to 3pm, including debriefs.
  • Candidates should have experience working with SEMH or SEN children, which is desirable but not mandatory.
  • The role involves supporting children in small groups or one-on-one, focusing on tailored lessons and behavioral support.
  • Successful applicants will receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant and access to over 2,500 CPD courses.

SEMH Teaching Assistants - Temp to Perm Opportunity

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of an Independent Special Needs School for multiple SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Teaching Assistants to join their team on a temp to perm basis.

About the Role:

  • Hours: 9am - 3pm (including debrief)
  • Pay: £100 per day
  • Children in Small Groups: 2-6 per hub, with some 1-1 support.
  • Focus: Working within small teaching hubs or providing 1-1 support with children who have an EHCP.
  • Environment: Tailored lessons using the national curriculum, with sensory breaks, movement breaks, and calming activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support children with SEMH needs in small groups or 1-1.
  • Assist with sensory and brain breaks, scribing, and calming strategies.
  • Maintain high expectations, ensuring work is completed with flexibility on timing.

Behavioural Support: Children may exhibit behaviours such as swearing, aggression, defiance, or self-harm. All staff are trained in restrictive physical interventions, used only as a last resort to ensure safety. Staff communicate via radios for support.

Why Tradewind?

  • Competitive Pay: £100 per day, with top rates tailored to experience.
  • Professional Development: Access to 2,500+ CPD courses and resources.
  • Flexibility: Short-term and long-term placements.
  • Wellbeing Support: Proud Sunday Times Top 100 employer.
  • Personal Support: Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

To be successful, you will need:

  • Experience working with SEMH or SEN children (desirable).
  • Compassionate, patient, and adaptable attitude.
  • Ability to support and manage challenging behaviours in a professional manner.

How to Apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position or discuss in more detail, simply call Ben Moses on or email your CV to

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.