SEMH Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity Tradewind Recruitment Tradewind Recruitment are looking for an experienced and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor to work within a specialist educational setting supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals who have a strong understanding of mental health and experience supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour, struggle with emotional regulation or face barriers to engaging with education. This role would suit someone who is resilient, patient and confident building positive relationships with young people who require consistency, understanding and clear boundaries. The Role Depending on your experience, your responsibilities may include: Supporting students with a range of SEMH and mental health needs Providing 1:1 and small-group support Supervising classes and delivering pre-planned lessons Supporting students with emotional regulation and behaviour Helping young people re-engage with learning Building positive and trusting relationships with students Using appropriate de-escalation strategies when situations become challenging Providing consistent boundaries and expectations Supporting students with anxiety, low confidence and other barriers to learning Working closely with teaching, pastoral and safeguarding teams Creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment Who Are We Looking For? We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in areas such as: SEMH schools or alternative provision SEN/SEND support Mental health support Teaching Assistant or Learning Support roles Cover Supervisor work Behaviour support or mentoring Youth work Children's residential care Social care Pastoral support Counselling or Psychology-related backgrounds You will ideally have a good understanding of mental health and how this can impact a young person's behaviour, relationships and ability to engage with education. The right candidate will be calm, resilient and empathetic while also being confident establishing clear and consistent boundaries. Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment? Competitive daily rate dependent on experience Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities Dedicated support from your Tradewind consultant Access to specialist SEMH and SEN settings Free CPD and professional development Free access to The National College after your first day worked Ongoing support throughout your placement Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references. If you have experience supporting young people with SEMH or mental health needs and are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or send your CV to to find out more