Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in the Thanet area is seeking a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with SEMH needs. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, implement therapeutic strategies, and work collaboratively with teachers and therapists. The ideal candidate should be empathetic, patient, and resilient, and may have experience supporting children with SEN. This role offers an opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, particularly SEMH is desired.
• Must be patient, empathetic, and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Implement therapeutic strategies to help pupils regulate their emotions and behaviour.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff.
• Assist in delivering creative, engaging learning activities.
• Help create a calm, consistent, and encouraging learning environment.
• Coordinate with staff to implement, lead and adapt therapeutic approaches.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Job description

Job Description

Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant - Therapeutic SEMH School - Thanet

Academics Ltd is seeking a dedicated Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant confident in theraputic practice to join a highly supportive, therapeutic school in the Thanet area. This specialist SEMH school provides a safe, structured and therapeutic environment for pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support. Staff work collaboratively using trauma-informed and child-centred approaches, ensuring every young person receives personalised care and education that helps them thrive‑academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

As a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students
• Implement therapeutic strategies to help pupils regulate their emotions and behaviour
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Assist in delivering creative, engaging learning activities
• Help create a calm, consistent, and encouraging learning environment
• Coordinate with staff to implement, lead and adapt theraputic approaches

What we're looking for

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN-particularly SEMH (desired but not essential)
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient ...