SEMH Teaching Assistants

Job Title:

SEMH Teaching Assistants
Agency:
Tradewind Recruitment

Location:

Canterbury, Kent
Salary/Rate: £88 – £90/day

SEMH Teaching Assistant – SEN Schools in Canterbury
Full-time or part-time – £90 per day – ASAP start – Monday to Friday 8.30am-3.30pm

Ad-hoc and potentially a long-term position – if long-term, you need to be available full-time

If you are passionate about supporting secondary-aged young people who need the most encouragement and guidance, and thrive in a challenging but rewarding environment, this could be the role for you.

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking resilient and committed SEMH Teaching Assistants to join one of the various SEN Schools in Canterbury that cater to children with mental health needs.

• Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis with needs including SEMH, ASD, ADHD
  , and challenging behaviour
  .
• Managing and de‑escalating behavioural incidents with confidence and professionalism.
• Building positive relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma, exclusion, or unstable home environments.
• Being a role model, someone who actually wants to make a difference. This role is not just a ‘job’ for you.
• Take initiative in the classroom and be able to build meaningful relationships.

• Prior experience as a Behaviour Support Assistant
  , Teaching Assistant
  , or working in a pastoral/intervention SEN setting is highly desirable.
• You must be able to demonstrate strong behaviour management skills
  , emotional resilience, and a calm, non-confrontational manner.
• Must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS (child-only) on the update service or be willing to get a new one. A new DBS costs £62 and we will pay you back the £62 once you complete 20 days of work for us.
• If you have been out of the UK in the last 5 years for 6 months or more, you will also need to have an overseas police check.
• References need to cover at least 6 months from the last two years, plus your most recent relevant reference.

• Competitive daily rates and transparent pay.
• Ongoing access to over 2,500 CPD‑accredited courses through The National College.
• A dedicated and experienced consultant supporting you every step of the way.
• A reliable and knowledgeable compliance team ensuring smooth onboarding and continued support.

If you’re ready to support young people in a setting where your presence and consistency can change lives, apply today to join a forward-thinking and supportive team in Canterbury.

Interested and qualified candidates should to apply online for this job
.