LEARNING AND PASTORAL SUPPORT TEACHING ASSISTANT

(Salary: £95-105 per day)

Are you a dedicated professional ready to make a significant impact? We are urgently seeking a passionate Learning and Pastoral Support Teaching Assistant to join our specialised educational team. In this pivotal role, you will nurture students with SEMH, Autism, and ADHD, fostering independence within a structured, compassionate, and expert-led environment. Applications are now being accepted for this immediate career opportunity.

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert learning and pastoral support in small, focused class settings.
• Implement tailored curriculum interventions and Trauma-Informed Practice.
• Collaborate on EHCP/IEP processes and maintain rigorous progress documentation.
• Promote student welfare, safeguarding, and restorative behaviour frameworks.

You Will Need…

• GCSE Math and English (Grade C/5 or Level 2 equivalent).
• Proven experience in SEND/SEMH support.
• 3-6 months of experience in an educational environment aiding students who display challenging behaviours.
• Committed and dedicated individual with a can-do attitude.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check.

Ideally You Will Have…

• Experience of working in a psychological based environment, counselling setting or have a background in foster care.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Access to your own vehicle or public transport.

Benefits:

• Term-time only working and school holidays.
• Dedicated support, including a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, legal, and financial advice) and Occupational Health services.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please contact: [email removed]

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),BTEC certificate in children,CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,DET/DTTLS,early childhood studies degree,Finance/accounting diploma,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,HR CIPD,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 2 in children,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4,PGCE,PGCE,PGDE (Scotland),PTLLS,QTLS,QTS,SBM (school business manager) qualification,Schools direct,SCITT

education

high school