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
1. Experience supporting children or young people with SEN-particularly SEMH (desired but not essential)
2. A patient, empathetic, and resilient ...