Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant (SEMH)

Overview

Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant (SEMH) - Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent

Full-Time Permanent Therapeutic & Community-Based Learning

Help Young People Build Confidence, Skills and Brighter Futures

Your Role

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Support personalised learning both within our provision and through outreach in community settings.
• Help learners develop confidence, independence, emotional regulation, communication, and resilience.
• Deliver engaging practical activities that promote teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, and wellbeing.
• Support learners to access work experience, volunteering opportunities, enterprise projects, and employability programmes.
• Encourage the development of life skills, including travel training, budgeting, communication, teamwork, and preparing for adulthood.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families, therapists, employers, and community partners to achieve the best outcomes for every learner.
• Celebrate progress, recognising that success looks different for every young person.

Who We're Looking For

• We're seeking people who are compassionate, resilient, and committed to helping young people succeed.
• You will ideally have experience working with children or young people with:
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
  • Trauma and attachment difficulties
  • Autism and ADHD
  • Emotional regulation and challenging behaviour
  • Additional learning needs
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A positive, proactive attitude with plenty of initiative.
• Creativity and confidence in delivering engaging learning experiences.
• A genuine passion for helping young people prepare for adulthood, employment, and independent living.
• Flexibility to work in classrooms, community settings, outdoor environments, and through outreach.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable due to the nature of our community-based work.

What You'll Gain

• Ongoing specialist training in therapeutic and trauma-informed practice.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Opportunities to develop skills in outreach, mentoring, employability, and community engagement.
• Career progression within a growing therapeutic education provision.
• A varied, rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people.

Who Will Thrive Here?

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys thinking creatively, building meaningful relationships, and helping young people succeed in the real world - not just the classroom.