Job Description
SEMH Teaching Assistant
SEMH Teaching Assistant - Kettering, Northamptonshire - Part time opportunity - Start date: After February half term
Are you an experienced teaching assistant who has a passion to support students with additional needs?
Do you have experience working with social, emotional, and mental health needs?
Tradewind Recruitment are working with a primary school in Kettering to appoint a 1:1 SEMH teaching assistant on a part time basis!
***SEMH Teaching Assistant - Kettering, Northamptonshire
***Part time opportunity
***Part of a multi-academy trust
****Strong sense of community within the school
About the school - SEMH TA - Kettering, Northamptonshire
The school is a welcoming and inclusive primary setting with a strong sense of community. It places high importance on positive relationships between pupils, staff, and families, creating a calm and supportive learning environment. Clear routines and high expectations for behaviour help pupils feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. The leadership team is approachable and supportive, valuing staff wellbeing and encouraging professional development. The curriculum is engaging and well structured, supporting both academic achievement and pupils' personal and social development.
About you - SEMH TA - Kettering, Northamptonshire
* Builds trusting, consistent relationships with pupils
* Demonstrates excellent emotional awareness and empathy
* Supports pupils with emotional regulation and coping strategies
* Uses de-escalation techniques calmly and effectively
* Follows behaviour support plans and risk assessments precisely
* Maintains clear boundaries while remaining nurturing and patient
How to apply - SEMH TA - Kettering, Northamptonshire
Please contact Lucy at Tradewind on for more information or send your cv to for an immediate call back