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 ...