Full-Time Trauma-Informed SEMH TA – Outdoor Learning

TeacherActive; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE pay (no umbrella or D

CPD and My-Progression training access

Dedicated support from TeacherActive

Guaranteed payment scheme (T&Cs apply)

24/7 support from our team

Job summary

TeacherActive is partnering with a specialist therapeutic school in NG13 to recruit a dedicated SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant who will provide 1:1 and small group support. You will help pupils regulate emotions and engage in therapeutic and outdoor learning approaches.

Experience in SEMH, trauma-informed practice (desirable), and safeguarding is valued. The role offers term-time only hours, with a competitive PAYE daily rate and ongoing consultant support from TeacherActive.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice (desirable).
• Patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs as a Teaching Assistant
• Support emotional regulation, resilience, and self-management strategies
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour using a therapeutic approach
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils as a consistent role model
• Support outdoor and nature-based learning activities
• Encourage positive peer interactions and social skills development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals as a Teaching Assistant

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed practice

Safeguarding

Job description

TeacherActive is partnering with a specialist therapeutic school in NG13 to recruit a dedicated SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant who will provide 1:1 and small group support. You will help pupils regulate emotions and engage in therapeutic and outdoor learning approaches.

Experience in SEMH, trauma-informed practice (desirable), and safeguarding is valued. The role offers term-time only hours, with a competitive PAYE daily rate and ongoing consultant support from TeacherActive.