Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?

We are currently recruiting dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistants to work in specialist school settings supporting children and young people with challenging behaviour, including those with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), trauma, and ADHD.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are patient, empathetic, and committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The Role:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting with emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Working closely with teachers and support staff to create a safe, structured learning environment
• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and personal development

Requirements:

• Ability to work Monday to Friday (term time only)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Calm, resilient, and proactive approach
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEMH, trauma, ADHD, or other behavioural challenges
• A genuine passion for supporting young people

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and welcoming school environments
• Permanent opportunities available for the right candidates

If you’re looking for a meaningful role where every day counts, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to start your journey this September.

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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