Job Description
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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