Teaching Assistant / TA

TeacherActive Limited.; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH in a specialist Exeter school. The role involves assisting teachers, delivering small group and 1-1 interventions, and maintaining a positive classroom environment to help pupils progress.

The ideal candidate has experience with children or young people in SEMH/SEN, shows patience and empathy, and works well in a team. This is a permanent position with safeguarding and DBS compliance considerations.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in SEMH or SEN.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient nature.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teaching staff to support students in learning and personal development.
• Assist in delivering small group sessions and one-to-one interventions.
• Help maintain a positive and supportive classroom environment.
• Foster strong, trusting relationships with students to encourage progress and engagement.

Skills

SEMH experience

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs to reach their full potential?

A specialist SEMH school in Exeter is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. Our school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for students who struggle in mainstream education due to challenging behaviours and the effects of trauma.

The Role:

• Work closely with teaching staff to support students in their learning and personal development.
• Assist in delivering small group sessions and one-to-one interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Help maintain a positive and supportive classroom environment.
• Foster strong, trusting relationships with students to encourage progress and engagement.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEMH or SEN setting.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient nature.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to making a difference.
• Gain valuable experience in a specialist educational setting.
• Enjoy the opportunity to positively impact students’ lives and futures.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.