Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Are you a mental health support worker, residential care worker or youth worker looking to bring your skills into education?We''re looking for a calm, resilient and caring SEMH Teaching Assistant to support young people aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in a specialist setting in Thetford.This is a highly pastoral role focused on emotional support, behaviour regulation and relationship-building, rather than academic pressure. You''ll act as a trusted adult, helping pupils feel safe, regulated and ready to engage with learning.What You''ll Be DoingProviding 1:1 and small-group emotional and behavioural supportUsing de-escalation, trauma-informed and relational approachesSupporting pupils through challenging moments and transitionsActing as a consistent, positive role model throughout the school dayWorking closely with teachers and pastoral teamsThis Role Is Ideal If You Have:Experience in mental health, residential care, youth work or pastoral supportConfidence supporting young people with challenging behaviour or traumaA calm, patient and empathetic approachWhy Move Into Education?Term-time working patternA chance to make long-term impact on young livesSupportive team and ongoing trainingA meaningful transition from care/mental health into schoolsFor more information, please apply now or call your local Reed office and ask to speak with Sophie Lamont. ..... full job details .....