About the role:
A therapeutic education setting in Spalding is seeking a full-time Therapeutic Support Worker to join their dedicated team. The provision supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, communication difficulties, and associated learning challenges. The school aims to provide a safe, nurturing environment where young people can build confidence, develop resilience, and successfully engage with learning. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
This full-time role is to start immediately and will be for the first term of this academic year. For the right fit, this has the potential to extend as permanent.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide consistent emotional, behavioural, and learning support to pupils throughout the school day.
- Support the delivery of therapeutic, nurture-based, and SEND-focused interventions designed to promote wellbeing, confidence, and engagement.
- Build trusting relationships with pupils to encourage positive communication, emotional regulation, and personal development.
- Work alongside teaching staff to adapt activities and resources to meet a range of learning, communication, and sensory needs.
- Use restorative and trauma-informed approaches to support pupils through challenges and help them successfully re-engage with learning.
- Encourage positive social interaction, independence, self-esteem, and resilience both inside and outside the classroom.
Pre-requisites:
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, Autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, or additional learning needs.
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice, therapeutic approaches, and strategies that support pupils with SEND.
- Confidence adapting support and communication styles to meet individual pupil needs.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and de-escalation skills.
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and resilient when supporting pupils through challenging situations.
- Experience within education, residential care, youth work, support work, childcare, psychology, health & social care, or similar environments would be advantageous.
Therapeutic Support Worker - Spalding employer: Justteachers
Join our vibrant primary school in Nuneaton as a KS1 Teaching Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development, ensuring you have ample opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career in education. With competitive daily rates and a commitment to creating a positive impact in the community, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives.
