Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the Thanet area is seeking a dedicated Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive therapeutic school. This role involves providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs, building trusting relationships, and implementing therapeutic strategies. The ideal candidate should be empathetic, patient, and have experience working with children who require additional emotional and behavioral support. Join a collaborative environment that prioritizes personalized care and education for every young person.

Qualifications

• Desired experience with SEMH is a plus but not essential.

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

Experience supporting children or young people with SEN

Patient

Empathetic

Resilient

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 ...