Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Leighton Buzzard - Full Time - Immediate / ASAP Start - 95- 100 per day

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact in a child's life?

Are you available full-time and able to commute to Leighton Buzzard?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently working with a supportive and inclusive school in Leighton Buzzard seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant who has experience working with children with SEMH and behaviour that challenges. Experience outside of school is also welcome.

This is a temporary role in the first instance.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs both inside and outside the classroom

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students to help regulate behaviour and emotions

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to implement behaviour and support plans

• Deliver targeted interventions and provide 1:1 or small group support

• Encourage engagement, confidence and resilience in learning

• Welcoming and nurturing environment with strong pastoral support

• Dedicated leadership team focused on staff development and wellbeing

• Well-resourced setting committed to inclusive education

• Easily accessible from Leighton Buzzard and surrounding areas

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEN, or behavioural needs (school, youth work, care or coaching backgrounds welcome)

• Calm, patient and resilient personality

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Passion for supporting vulnerable learners

• Team Teach training is desirable but not essential

• Competitive daily rates of pay

• Access to over 2,500 FREE CPD courses via The National College

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Flexible opportunities with potential for permanent roles

• Referral bonuses available

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can positively impact pupils' education and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment to find out more about this opportunity in Leighton Buzzard.