Mental Heath Teaching Assistant in Hemel Hempstead

Mental Health Teaching Assistant Immediate Start | Full-Time | Long-Term | Hemel Hempstead | £95 - £125 Per Day PAYE Start Date: Immediate Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary Rate: £95 - £125 per day (PAYE) An excellent opportunity for a strong, experienced Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a small, specialist SEN provision within a well-established primary school in Hemel Hempstead. Immediate interviews are being arranged, and the successful candidate will be required to start as soon as possible. The Role Our client is looking for a confident, proactive and resilient Teaching Assistant to support a small class of seven pupils, ranging from Reception to Year 4, all with significant social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. This is a specialist provision where strong behaviour management skills and previous SEN/SEMH experience are essential. The pupils require consistent boundaries, positive relationships and a structured approach to help them regulate their emotions and engage with learning. Most pupils currently attend on a part-time basis, meaning you will typically be supporting just three or four children at any one time. You will also benefit from working alongside a highly experienced teacher and two permanent Teaching Assistants, providing an established and supportive team environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in: Supporting pupils with high SEMH and additional learning needs. Managing challenging behaviour using positive and consistent strategies. Supporting emotional regulation and developing positive relationships. Encouraging engagement, participation and independence. Providing individual and small-group learning support. Working closely with the class teacher and wider support team. The School The school is an established primary setting in Hemel Hempstead, catering for children from Nursery through to Year 6. It has a strong focus on helping pupils become confident, independent learners and ensuring children feel valued, supported and included. Its specialist SEN provision provides additional support for pupils who require a more tailored approach to learning, behaviour, communication and personal development. The Ideal Candidate Essential: Previous experience supporting children with SEN and SEMH needs. Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills. Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour and emotional regulation. Patient, resilient and confident when working with pupils with complex needs. Able to establish clear boundaries while building positive relationships. Adaptable and able to respond calmly to changing situations. A team player who can work effectively alongside experienced teaching staff. What Tradewind Recruitment Offers Competitive daily rates of £95 - £125 PAYE. Full-time, long-term opportunity. Weekly pay and access to a pension scheme. Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant. Opportunities to develop your experience within specialist SEN education. Apply Now - Immediate Start Available This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting pupils with high SEMH needs and looking for a rewarding, long-term position within a small, well-supported specialist provision. Interviews are being arranged immediately, and applications will be reviewed as they are received. To apply, please submit your CV or contact Carlo Randazzo at Tradewind Recruitment's St Albans office. Carlo Randazzo Senior Education Consultant - Hertfordshire Tradewind Recruitment - St Albans Office Email: Office: (phone number removed) Tradewind Recruitment - REC Audited Education Gold Standard. Committed to safeguarding. Proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer