SEMH Therapeutic TA — Outdoor Learning

TeacherActive Limited.; Bingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE pay

Dedicated consultant support

CPD and My-Progression access

Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)

£100 referral bonus (T&Cs apply)

24/7 support from team

Growth in therapeutic setting

Experience as TA/Behaviour mentor/york

Job summary

TeacherActive is partnering with a specialist therapeutic school in NG13 to recruit an SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant. The role involves 1:1 and group support, promoting emotional regulation, and applying therapeutic strategies within a nurturing environment.

The position is full-time, term-time only, Monday to Friday, with a competitive PAYE daily rate. Ideal for candidates with prior TA, behaviour mentor, youth worker, or SEMH specialist experience.

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 is 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

Patient & resilient

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

TeacherActive is partnering with a specialist therapeutic school in NG13 to recruit an SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant. The role involves 1:1 and group support, promoting emotional regulation, and applying therapeutic strategies within a nurturing environment.

The position is full-time, term-time only, Monday to Friday, with a competitive PAYE daily rate. Ideal for candidates with prior TA, behaviour mentor, youth worker, or SEMH specialist experience.