Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you believe that every child, regardless of their background or experiences, deserves a safe, nurturing, and inspiring education?

We are seeking a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a specialist SEMH provision. Our school supports pupils who have experienced significant barriers to learning, often rooted in trauma, adverse childhood experiences, or mental health challenges.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that genuinely puts wellbeing and relationships first.

• Work within a trauma-informed setting, where behaviour is understood as communication.

• Access high-quality CPD in SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and attachment-aware strategies.

• Support pupils through a relational and restorative approach, promoting self-regulation, resilience, and emotional literacy.

About the Role:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis in and out of the classroom.

• Build trusting relationships with children, helping them feel safe and valued.

• Work closely with class teachers, therapists, and external professionals.

• Use de-escalation strategies and consistent routines to support emotional regulation.

• Encourage pupil voice and celebrate progress – no matter how small.

What We're Looking For:

• A calm, empathetic, and patient approach.

• Experience of working with children with SEMH needs.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice or a willingness to learn.

• Flexibility, teamwork, and a sense of humour!

• Relevant qualifications (desirable but not essential – training can be provided).

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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