SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant – Therapeutic School
📍 NG13
🕒 Full-Time | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday
💰 Competitive Daily Rate | PAYE

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist therapeutic school in NG13, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This nurturing, structured, and relationship-focused environment uses therapeutic and outdoor learning approaches to help pupils overcome challenges and re-engage with education.

We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 and small group support. This role is ideal for a Teaching Assistant with experience in SEMH, alternative provision, or care settings, passionate about making a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs as a Teaching Assistant

• Support emotional regulation, resilience, and self-management strategies

• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour using a therapeutic approach

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils as a consistent role model

• Support outdoor and nature-based learning activities

• Encourage positive peer interactions and social skills development

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals as a Teaching Assistant

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive PAYE pay (no umbrella or hidden deductions)

• Ongoing support from a dedicated TeacherActive consultant

• Access to CPD and training via My-Progression

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)

• £100 referral bonus (T&Cs apply)

• 24/7 support from our experienced team

• Opportunity to grow and develop as a Teaching Assistant in a therapeutic setting

Ideal for candidates with experience as a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Support Worker, or SEMH Specialist.

If you’re passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and want to work in a rewarding therapeutic environment, apply today as a Teaching Assistant.