SEMH Teaching Assistant. Education & Training

Are you a compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking to support children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
, Autism (ASD), and complex learning profiles
? This specialist independent provision is seeking a dedicated individual to join their nurturing, therapeutic and forward-thinking team.

The provision supports pupils aged 7 to 18 with a range of additional needs, using approaches that prioritise emotional regulation
, communication development
, and restorative, trauma-informed practice
. The team works closely with multi-disciplinary professionals to ensure every learner can flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with:

• SEMH needs
• Autism (ASD)
• Communication and interaction difficulties
• Learning difficulties and gaps in prior learning
• Behavioural and emotional regulation challenges

You will work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and therapeutic specialists (e.g.,
Speech and Language
, Lego Therapy
, Drawing & Talking
, sensory interventions) to help deliver a personalised, structured curriculum that builds confidence, independence and resilience.

• Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support
  , adapting approaches to meet the needs of individual learners
• Implement tailored strategies including trauma-informed practice
  , restorative behaviour approaches
  , sensory regulation
  , visual supports
  , and communication aids
• Support pupils with emotional regulation
  , de-escalation
  , and positive behaviour routines
• Assist with delivering a curriculum designed to strengthen language, communication
  , and core academic skills
• Participate in therapeutic and intervention programmes (e.g., Lego Therapy, sensory room work)
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and progress
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and external agencies as part of a holistic provision
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, structured, supportive environment where pupils feel valued and understood

We welcome candidates from:

• Education
  , SEND
  , care
  , residential support
  , youth work
  , or SEMH provisions
• Backgrounds supporting children with challenging behaviour
  , neurodiversity
  , or trauma-related needs

• Patience, empathy and emotional resilience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Calm, consistent and nurturing approach
• Ability to use behaviour support strategies and adapt to pupils' individual needs
• An interest in therapeutic, restorative and holistic education methods

• Experience with Team Teach
  , MAPA
  , Zones of Regulation
  , sensory strategies
• Understanding of SEMH and trauma-informed frameworks
• Knowledge of alternative curriculums and interventions