Therapeutic Support Assistant - Oakham

Justteachers Ltd; Oakham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is seeking a full-time Therapeutic Support Assistant for a specialist provision near Oakham, starting September 2026 on a long-term, temporary basis. The role focuses on SEMH needs, trauma-informed approaches, and delivering 1:1 and small-group therapeutic support to promote emotional wellbeing and engagement.

Candidates should have experience with SEMH or trauma-related needs, a calm and resilient disposition, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work within a

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/young people with SEMH or trauma-related needs.
• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Right to work in the UK; Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 therapeutic support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support emotional regulation using trauma-informed approaches.
• Build trusting relationships to promote engagement and wellbeing.
• Implement behaviour and therapeutic support strategies consistently.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams.
• Support pupils during transitions and unstructured times of the school day.
• Promote routine and positive coping strategies.
• Monitor pupil progress, wellbeing and behaviour.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed

Calm temperament

Communication

Relationship building

Adaptable

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is seeking a full-time Therapeutic Support Assistant to join a specialist provision near Oakham starting in September 2026 on a long-term, temporary basis.
The setting supports pupils with a range of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, alongside associated behavioural and communication difficulties. The provision takes a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to education, focusing on emotional regulation, relationship-building and personalised support in line with EHCPs.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils’ wellbeing and engagement, working within a structured, supportive environment that prioritises consistency, routine and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group therapeutic support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Support pupils with emotional regulation using trauma-informed approaches
• Build strong, trusting relationships to promote engagement and wellbeing
• Implement behaviour and therapeutic support strategies consistently
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams
• Support pupils during transitions and unstructured times of the school day
• Promote routine, structure and positive coping strategies
• Monitor and record pupil progress, wellbeing and behaviour

Pre-requisites:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or trauma-related needs (school, care or similar setting desirable)
• A calm, patient and emotionally resilient approach
• Understanding of therapeutic or trauma-informed practices
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to remain consistent and adaptable in a specialist setting
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK