Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH and SEND in a specialist setting in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on 1:1 and small group support, targeted interventions and a relationship-led, trauma-informed approach to help pupils achieve EHCP outcomes.

The role requires a Level 3 TA qualification and experience with SEND/SEMH, with a strong emphasis on emotional regulation and collaborative work with teachers and external

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND/SEMH pupils.
• Understanding trauma-informed and relational practice.
• Ability to support behaviour calmly and consistently.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in a specialist classroom.
• Deliver targeted interventions and structured programmes.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support aligned to EHCP outcomes.
• Use restorative approaches to support behaviour.
• Promote emotional regulation and positive engagement.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral leads and external professionals.
• Contribute to progress monitoring and review meetings.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed practice

Behaviour support

Teamwork

Reflective practice

Relationship-led approach

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced and resilient Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in specialist education?

We are seeking a committed and compassionate TA to join our dedicated team supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and additional SEND. Our learners have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and benefit from highly personalised, relationship-led provision.

About Our Setting

Our specialist provision offers:

• Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios
• A trauma-informed, attachment-aware approach
• Therapeutic and relational behaviour support
• Personalised curriculum pathways linked to EHCP outcomes
• A strong focus on emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Multi-agency collaboration to support holistic development

Our practice reflects current national priorities in SEND reform and inclusive education, aligned with guidance from the Department for Education and inspection expectations from Ofsted.

The Role

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teaching and learning across a specialist classroom environment
• Deliver targeted interventions and structured programmes
• Provide 1:1 and small group support aligned to EHCP outcomes
• Use restorative and trauma-informed approaches to support behaviour
• Promote emotional regulation and positive engagement
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral leads and external professionals
• Contribute to progress monitoring and review meetings

This is a hands-on, dynamic role requiring emotional resilience, professional boundaries and a genuine passion for inclusion.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Has experience working with SEND and/or SEMH pupils
• Understands trauma-informed and relational practice
• Can confidently support behaviour in a calm and consistent manner
• Is reflective, adaptable and solution-focused
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Experience in specialist schools, alternative provision, PRUs or therapeutic settings is highly desirable.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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