SEMH Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. Outskirts of Kettering, Northamptonshire Full-time | Term-time only | Via Tradewind Recruitment Pay rate: £92-£95 per day Start date: ASAP

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students in a secondary school on the outskirts of Kettering. This is a full-time, term-time only role with an immediate start, ideal for candidates who have experience supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs or challenging behaviour.

You will be working alongside the SEN and pastoral teams to provide support for students aged 11-16 who require additional help to manage emotions, behaviour, and engagement in lessons. The school has a strong behaviour policy and a supportive staff team, making this a great opportunity for someone who is calm, resilient, and confident working in a secondary setting.

Responsibilities:

Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEMH needs

Support pupils in lessons to help them remain focused and engaged

Implement behaviour and support strategies set by the school

Build positive and professional relationships with students

Work closely with teaching staff, SENCO and pastoral team

Support students both in the classroom and in intervention settings

Requirements:

Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school or care setting

Confidence managing behaviour and supporting vulnerable students

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A patient, consistent and proactive approach

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) preferred

Essential safeguarding requirement:

Applicants must hold either a Child Only DBS on the Update Service or a Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service. Unfortunately, candidates without this in place cannot be considered for this position.

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Daily pay between £92-£95

Free access to CPD through the National College

Ongoing support from your dedicated Tradewind consultant

Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

Flexible work options available

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. xehkeey All roles are subject to enhanced safeguarding checks and satisfactory references.

To apply, please submit your CV today for immediate consideration