LEARNING AND PASTORAL SUPPORT TEACHING ASSISTANT

Are you ready to make a genuine difference in young lives? Join a specialised team dedicated to nurturing pupils with SEMH, Autism, and ADHD. This pivotal role offers a structured, compassionate environment where you can help students build independence and thrive.

Hours: 8:30-16:30, Monday to Friday (Term-time only)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support using Trauma-Informed Practice.
• Deliver tailored curriculum interventions and track pupil progress against EHCP/IEP targets.
• Foster student welfare, safeguarding, and restorative behaviour strategies.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, multi-disciplinary staff, and families.

What You Need

• Experience: 3-6 months in an educational setting supporting pupils with SEND/SEMH and challenging behaviours.
• Qualifications: GCSE Maths & English (Grade 5/C or Level 2 equivalent).
• Mindset: Highly resilient, committed, and proactive with a can-do attitude.
• Requirements: Permanent UK Right to Work (no sponsorship provided) and an Enhanced DBS check.

Desirable Extras

• Background in psychology, counselling, foster care, or residential care.
• Strong communication skills and reliable transport.

Key Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Term-time only hours with full school holidays off.
• Staff Wellbeing: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, legal, and financial support) and Occupational Health services.

How to Apply

To secure an immediate interview, contact Brittany on [phone removed] or email your CV to [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

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university