Teaching Assistant

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a supportive Teaching Assistant to start immediately. This Teaching Assistant position will involve working with children and young people aged 5 to 16 who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs as their primary area of need, alongside conditions such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and speech and language difficulties. The successful Teaching Assistant will help create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment where pupils can build confidence, regulate emotions, and achieve their full potential. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will: Support pupils with SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. Help implement individual education, behaviour, and pastoral support plans. Adapt resources and learning activities to meet a range of strengths and needs. Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement and emotional wellbeing. Support pupils to develop self-regulation, resilience, and positive coping strategies. Encourage participation, confidence, independence, and social development. Work collaboratively with teachers, families, and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for pupils. This Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people who may have experienced difficulties within mainstream education and who require ..... full job details .....