Teaching Assistant – SEMH / Trauma-Informed School
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Yeovil
Contract: Full-time, term time only. There is opportunity for permanent employment for the right candidate.
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, trauma histories, and ADHD? Do you have the empathy, resilience, and experience to make a real difference?
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our specialist school community. Our setting provides a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to education, supporting students who have faced significant barriers to learning. Every day is different — and every day matters.
The Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
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Support students both in and out of the classroom, helping them to engage with learning and build emotional resilience.
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Assist in managing behaviours linked to trauma, ADHD, and SEMH needs in a calm, consistent and positive manner.
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Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to ensure a holistic approach to education.
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Be a trusted adult, mentor, and role model for our young people.
We’re looking for someone who:
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Has prior experience working with young people or adults with SEMH, ADHD, trauma, or similar needs — in an educational, therapeutic or care setting.
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Holds a degree in a relevant subject such as Psychology, Sports Science, Youth Work, Education, or Social Work.
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Demonstrates emotional resilience, patience, and a proactive mindset.
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Can build strong, respectful relationships with young people who may struggle with trust and authority.
We Offer:
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A supportive, passionate team and a culture that puts relationships and wellbeing first.
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Ongoing training in trauma-informed practice, de-escalation techniques, and more.
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A chance to be part of life-changing work and meaningful progress for students.
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Opportunities to grow within a forward-thinking, specialist setting.
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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