Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs? We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team and help pupils thrive both academically and emotionally.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people who require additional support to engage positively with education.
About the Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils with a range of social, emotional, and behavioural needs. You will help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where students can build confidence, develop coping strategies, and achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Support pupils in managing emotions and behaviour effectively
• Assist in delivering tailored learning activities and interventions
• Promote engagement, resilience, and independence
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and parents/carers
• Help maintain a calm, safe, and supportive classroom environment
• Monitor and record student progress and wellbeing

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or behavioural needs
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain resilient in challenging situations
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
• Relevant qualifications or training in education, childcare, psychology, or youth work (desirable but not essential)
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or the willingness to obtain one

We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a meaningful impact every day

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.