https://jobs.co.uk/job/pastoral-teaching-assistant-reed--2c0524b6-7c0b-40f4-a968-ad66007a158d RSS feed for Pastoral Teaching Assistant at Reed. en-gb Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:26:01 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/pastoral-teaching-assistant-reed--2c0524b6-7c0b-40f4-a968-ad66007a158d https://jobs.co.uk/job/pastoral-teaching-assistant-reed--2c0524b6-7c0b-40f4-a968-ad66007a158d Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:52:23 GMT Location: Thetford | Salary: 14.24-14.24 Hourly | Type: Contract | 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 livesSuppo... Contract