Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – SEMH Secondary Provision
Temp to Perm | Full-Time | Term Time Only

Do you have the resilience, patience, and emotional insight to support young people who have experienced significant barriers to education?

We are recruiting Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist secondary SEMH setting, supporting students who may present with complex social, emotional and mental health needs. This role is ideally suited to individuals who take a trauma-informed, relationship-led approach and are committed to helping young people feel safe, valued, and understood.

About the role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom. Many of the young people you will work with may have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and disrupted learning journeys. Your ability to provide consistency, structure, and positive role modelling will be essential in helping them re-engage with education.

This is a temp to perm opportunity, offering long-term stability for the right candidate.

Your role will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
• Acting as a positive, reliable adult role model for students
• Supporting students to regulate emotions and manage behaviour
• Assisting with lesson delivery and adapting activities where required
• Using de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed strategies in challenging situations
• Helping to maintain a calm, purposeful, and safe learning environment

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience working with secondary-aged young people with SEMH needs or behavioural challenges
• Understand the impact of trauma and the importance of attachment-aware practice
• Are calm, consistent, and able to maintain clear boundaries
• Can build mutual respect and rapport with students who may be reluctant to engage
• Are committed to working full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 15:30 (term time only)
• Are motivated by making a genuine difference in young people’s lives

What’s on offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Ongoing training in SEMH, behaviour, and trauma-informed approaches
• The opportunity to secure a permanent role
• A rewarding position where no two days are the same

Start date: September (full-time only)

If you are looking for a role where you can have a meaningful impact every day and support young people to move forward positively, we encourage you to apply.

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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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