SEMH Teaching Assistant: Inspire & Support Young Minds

Witherslack Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Holiday

Progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing

Medical cover

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Witherslack Group in Tonbridge is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and SEMH needs, helping them learn and grow.

You will work with teachers and therapists in a trauma‑informed, nurturing way to help pupils feel safe and valued and to engage with lessons at their own pace.

We offer induction, on‑the‑job training, generous holidays, progression opportunities and a range of wellbeing and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in classroom assistance is advantageous.
• Ability to work with teachers and therapists.
• Commitment to inclusive education and neurodiversity.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities and routines.
• Support teachers and therapists during lessons.
• Build positive relationships with individual pupils and monitor progress.
• Promote a trauma-informed, nurturing approach to support wellbeing.

Skills

Team player

Classroom experience

Passion for supporting children

Enthusiasm to support therapy

Job description

Witherslack Group in Tonbridge is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and SEMH needs, helping them learn and grow.

You will work with teachers and therapists in a trauma‑informed, nurturing way to help pupils feel safe and valued and to engage with lessons at their own pace.

We offer induction, on‑the‑job training, generous holidays, progression opportunities and a range of wellbeing and benefits.