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.

The Role

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

The School

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

The Ideal Candidate

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

Why Work with Tradewind?

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