Trauma‑Informed SEMH Teaching Assistant | Therapeutic School

TeacherActive Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and training via My-Progression

Dedicated TeacherActive consultant

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting an SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant for a therapeutic school in NG13. This full-time, term-time role runs Monday to Friday and offers a competitive PAYE daily rate.

You will deliver 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs, promoting emotional regulation and social skills in a nurturing environment. You will work with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals, using trauma-informed approaches and outdoor learning to help pupils engage with

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice (desirable).
• Patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Experience in schools, PRUs, alternative provisions, or care settings (desirable).
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• A qualified or experienced Teaching Assistant committed to supporting SEMH pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support emotional regulation, resilience, and self-management strategies.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour using a therapeutic approach.
• Build positive relationships and act as a consistent role model.
• Support outdoor and nature-based learning activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed

Behaviour management

Job description

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting an SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant for a therapeutic school in NG13. This full-time, term-time role runs Monday to Friday and offers a competitive PAYE daily rate.

You will deliver 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs, promoting emotional regulation and social skills in a nurturing environment. You will work with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals, using trauma-informed approaches and outdoor learning to help pupils engage with