Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant
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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 ...
- Location:
- Kent
- Salary:
- £25,046
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Education