Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Description

A specialist SEMH provision in Bromley is seeking a resilient, proactive, and compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, often linked to trauma, anxiety, autism, ADHD, or behavioural challenges.

This is a rewarding and impactful role for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is committed to helping young people succeed-academically, emotionally, and socially.

The Role:

Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH and associated needs

Build consistent, trusting relationships with students who may display challenging behaviour

Support teaching staff in delivering personalised and therapeutic learning plans

Help manage behaviour calmly and constructively, using de-escalation and positive reinforcement strategies

Encourage pupils to develop self-confidence, independence, and positive coping mechanisms

Contribute to a safe, structured, and emotionally supportive school environment

The idea Special Needs Teaching Assistant will have:

Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, autism, ADHD, or behavioural difficulties

A calm, non-judgmental approach and the emotional resilience to work with pupils facing complex challenges

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

The ability to model appropriate behaviour and set clear boundaries

A commitment to inclusion, equality, and trauma-informed practice

Qualifications such as Team Teach, MAPA, or a psychology/education-related degree (desirable but not essential)

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB)

Ad ID: 5417118227