Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant in Northampton

Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant – Therapeutic SEMH School – Thanet

Academics Ltd is seeking a dedicated Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant confident in theraputic practice to join a highly supportive, therapeutic school in the Thanet area. This specialist SEMH school provides a safe, structured and therapeutic environment for pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support. Staff work collaboratively using trauma-informed and child-centred approaches, ensuring every young person receives personalised care and education that helps them thrive-academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

As a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students
• Implement therapeutic strategies to help pupils regulate their emotions and behaviour
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Assist in delivering creative, engaging learning activities
• Help create a calm, consistent, and encouraging learning environment
• Coordinate with staff to implement, lead and adapt theraputic approaches

What we're looking for

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN-particularly SEMH (desired but not essential)
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient personality
• Ability to remain calm and supportive under pressure
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Willingness to learn therapeutic and trauma-informed practices

** Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students

** £90 – £100 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, Term time only

** You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply – no Visa sponsorship

** On site parking included

To be a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant – Apply now or contact Ollie Mynard at Academics Ltd: Become a specialist SEN Teaching Assistant today!

01227 666 555

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will have to apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate

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