Teaching Assistant – Level 3

Good Ofsted Rated School | Full-Time | Immediate Start Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children who need it most? Do you have experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs, particularly Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? If so, we would love to hear from you. Equitas are recruiting on behalf of a Good-rated primary school that offers a highly nurturing and specialist provision for children with SEMH. The school provides specialist places for pupils with EHCPs, delivering a compassionate, structured, and therapeutic approach to learning. With a strong pastoral team, and a focus on emotional wellbeing, this is an incredibly rewarding environment for the right candidate. The Role As a Teaching Assistant within the SEMH provision, you will: * Provide 1:1 and small-group support for children with SEMH and associated needs * Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a consistent, calming presence * Encourage emotional regulation, resilience, and confidence * Support the class teacher with tailored learning activities * Use de-escalation techniques and follow behaviour support plans * Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment * Work closely with teachers, therapists, and external professionals What We’re Looking For * Experience working with SEN, ideally SEMH, challenging behaviour, trauma-informed practice, or alternative provision * Ability to remain calm, patient, and supportive in difficult situations * Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport quickly * Passion for supporting children to overcome barriers and achieve their potential * A positive attitude, resilience, and a genuine desire to help young learners thrive * NCFE CACHE Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or similar) is desired but not essential * Must have a clean Enhanced DBS * Additional training such as Team Teach, MAPA, PBM, or Trauma-Informed Practice is highly beneficial Why This School? * Good Ofsted rating with strong leadership * Exceptional training and CPD opportunities * A warm, inclusive, and highly supportive staff team * A chance to genuinely change lives every single day * Temp-to-perm opportunities for long-term stability