Description We are seeking a compassionate, skilled and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team as a Therapeutic & Learning Support specialist. This role is central to promoting emotional wellbeing, positive relationships and readiness to learn for pupils with a range of SEMH, communication and relational needs. You will: • Deliver high-quality therapeutic interventions including Draw & Talk, emotional literacy work, trauma-informed sessions, and resilience-building programmes • Work collaboratively with teachers to adapt learning, support emotional readiness and reduce barriers to engagement • Build strong, trusting relationships rooted in safety, consistency and connection • Lead 1:1 and small-group sessions focused on wellbeing, regulation and positive learning behaviours • Contribute to assessment, planning and recording using systems such as Evidence for Learning • Work alongside families, therapists and wider professionals to support the holistic needs of pupils This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a highly relational school community where belonging and aspiration sit at the heart of our work. We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations. This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information. Organisation address: Pencalenick School, St Clement, Truro, TR1 1TE Contact detail: Lisa Wills Email: liwills@pencalenick.org Website: https://www.pencalenick.org/blog/?pid=197&nid=2&storyid=283 Link to apply: https://www.pencalenick.org/blog/?pid=197&nid=2&storyid=283