Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant position to start in September 2025 to work with an amazing team supporting secondary-age children with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday 8:15am-3pm, with the opportunity to progress to a permanent position with school.

About the Role:

• Support individual and small groups of pupils with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom
• Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour
• Work in partnership with class teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies
• Foster a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment
• Build trusted relationships that empower pupils to reach their potential

We''re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children with SEMH needs (school-based or other relevant settings)
• Demonstrates empathy, patience, and emotional intelligence
• Is calm under pressure and can confidently manage challenging behaviour
• Communicates effectively with both children and adults
• Has a positive, proactive, and flexible attitude

We Offer:

• A caring and collaborative school community
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Support from an experienced and passionate SEN team
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on children''s lives