Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Secondary SEMH (Key Stages 3 & 4)

School: Chiltern Way Academy, Basingstoke
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Chiltern Way Academy is seeking a caring and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our specialist secondary SEMH provision, supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 (ages 11–16). This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people who need additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed in education.

This role would suit an individual who is patient, adaptable and committed to building positive relationships with students who may have experienced challenges in mainstream settings.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the wider pastoral team to support learning, behaviour and emotional regulation within the classroom and across the school day. You will help create a calm, consistent and supportive environment that enables pupils to engage positively with education.

Students you support may present with:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Challenges with emotional regulation and behaviour

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• ADHD

• Trauma, attachment difficulties and anxiety

• Gaps in prior learning and low confidence in education

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups

• Assisting with the delivery of lessons and learning activities

• Helping students to regulate emotions and behaviour

• Promoting positive behaviour through restorative approaches

• Supporting personal, social and emotional development

• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and therapeutic professionals

About the School

Chiltern Way Academy (Basingstoke) is a specialist secondary SEMH provision offering an alternative to mainstream education. The school places a strong emphasis on:

• Emotional wellbeing and regulation

• Positive behaviour support and clear routines

• Re-engaging students with learning

• Personalised curricula and vocational pathways

• Preparation for adulthood and future destinations

The academy offers a nurturing yet structured environment, supported by a strong team ethos and a clear commitment to staff development and wellbeing.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with children or young people (SEMH experience desirable but not essential)

• Be calm, patient and resilient

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Be consistent and confident in supporting behaviour

• Be flexible and willing to learn

• Be committed to safeguarding and child protection

We Offer:

• A supportive and experienced SEMH team

• Access to ongoing professional development and specialist SEMH training

• A meaningful role making a genuine difference to young people’s lives

This post is subject to enhanced safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.

If you are looking for a fulfilling role as a Teaching Assistant within a specialist SEMH setting, we would welcome your application.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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