Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in St. Peters Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Lympne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to join a therapeutic SEMH school in Lympne, England. In this role, you will support pupils with emotional and behavioral needs, implement therapeutic strategies, and work closely with teachers and therapists. The agency offers excellent on-site training and CPD opportunities. Pay is £90-100 per day, term time only.

Benefits

On-site parking

Excellent training and support

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Patient, empathetic, and resilient personality.
• Ability to remain calm and supportive under pressure.
• Genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

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.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEN

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Resilience

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

• 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 personality
• Ability to remain calm and supportive under pressure
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Willingness to learn therapeutic and trauma-informed practices

Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students

90 - 100 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, Term time only

You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

On site parking included

To be a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant - Apply now or contact Ollie Mynard at Academics Ltd: Become a specialist SEN Teaching Assistant today!

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will have to apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate