Teaching Assistant - Mainstream Primary School Ipswich, SuffolkFull-Time September 2026 StartTradewind Recruitment is proud to be recognised as one of the UK''s Sunday Times Top 100 Employers, committed to stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates come first.Are you passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?Tradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Ipswich to recruit a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Children with SEMH may find it difficult to regulate their emotions, manage their behaviour, build positive relationships or engage consistently with learning. With the right support, encouragement and understanding, these pupils can flourish both academically and personally.Working alongside the class teacher and SEND team, you''ll play a key role in helping children feel safe, understood and ready to learn.The RoleAs an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEMH and additional learning needs.Help children develop emotional regulation, confidence and positive coping strategies.Build strong, trusting relationships that enable pupils to feel secure and valued.Support pupils to engage positively with learning and classroom routines.Use positive behaviour management ..... full job details .....