SEMH Teaching Assistants- Cardiff

Tradewind are recruiting for SEMH Behaviour Support Assistants in Cardiff (starting September 2026).

• Provide one-to-one and small group support, focusing on behavioural guidance and emotional well‑being.
• Encourage an inclusive atmosphere where all pupils feel safe, understood, and motivated to learn.
• Support children with a variety of needs such as SEMH, ADHD, and anxiety in a varied day‑to‑day setting.
• Help implement individual strategies that promote positive choices and emotional development.
• Build rapport with pupils, staff, and families to create a strong and united support system.
• Support students to improve their communication, social skills, and emotional resilience.

• Connect well with children and build trusting relationships with ease.
• Bring a calm, positive, and encouraging approach to behaviour management.
• Communicate clearly and sensitively with both young people and adults.
• Have a solid level of spoken and written English.
• Ideally have experience in SEND, mental health support, or a care‑related role (though not essential).
• Be available full‑time (Monday‑Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm).
• Be registered with the EWC (or be willing to be assisted with registration).
• Have an Enhanced DBS check.

Salary: £90.00 – £95.00 per day.

• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the National College.
• Flexible working‑week options: daily supply, long‑term contracts and permanent positions, all local to you.
• Supportive workplace culture, recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running.

We are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.