Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistants Required
Start Date: September 2026

Are you resilient, patient, and ready to take on a role where every day truly matters?

We are recruiting Teaching Assistants to work in a secondary school supporting students with SEMH needs, trauma backgrounds, and ADHD. This is a demanding but highly rewarding role, suited to individuals who can remain calm under pressure and are committed to making a difference in the lives of young people who need it most.

About the Role:
This is not a typical classroom support role. You will be working with students who may:

• Display extreme behaviours, including verbal aggression, defiance, and occasional physical incidents
• Struggle with emotional regulation due to trauma and unmet needs
• Find it difficult to engage with education and authority

Your role will be to provide consistent, calm, and structured support, helping students to feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Managing and de-escalating challenging situations safely and effectively
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams
• Working off site, supporting with physical activities and outdoor education

We Are Looking For Individuals Who:

• Have strong resilience and emotional intelligence
• Can remain calm in high-pressure and unpredictable situations
• Are confident setting boundaries while showing empathy and understanding
• Have experience with SEMH, trauma, ADHD, or challenging
• Are committed, reliable, and ready to learn

What We Offer:

• A supportive and experienced team environment
• Ongoing training in behaviour management and de-escalation techniques
• A chance to have a genuine impact on students who need positive role models

This role is challenging and requires dedication—but for the right person, it is incredibly rewarding.

Start Date: September 2026

If you have the strength, patience, and commitment to support young people through their most difficult moments, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team that changes lives.

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.
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