Pastoral Teaching Assistant
19 days ago
Great Yarmouth
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our specialist educational provision in Thetford from September. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people aged 11-16 years with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. \n Start Date: September 2026 \n Monday to Friday | 08:30am - 3:30pm \n Term Time Only \n Pupil-Funded Role \n Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you will provide both 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils to engage with learning, regulate emotions, build positive relationships, and achieve their individual goals. \n About the Role \n This is a heavily pastoral position where relationship-building is key. You will act as a positive role model and mentor, supporting young people who may have experienced significant barriers to education and personal development. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Providing tailored 1:1 support and leading small group interventions.\n, • Supporting students with complex SEMH needs both inside and outside the classroom.\n, • Building positive, professional relationships that promote engagement and trust.\n, • Acting as a role model, demonstrating appropriate behaviours and attitudes.\n, • Mentoring students to help develop confidence, resilience, emotional regulation, and social skills.\n, • Supporting behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.\n, • Maintaining clear professional boundaries while offering consistent pastoral support.\n, • Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and external professionals to meet individual pupil needs.\n, • Helping create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.\n\n About You \n We are looking for someone who is: \n\n • Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people.\n, • Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient.\n, • Experienced in working with young people, ideally within education, care, youth work, or SEMH settings.\n, • Confident managing challenging behaviour positively and consistently.\n, • An excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills.\n, • Committed to maintaining professional boundaries and safeguarding standards.\n, • Able to work effectively as part of a team while using their own initiative.\n\n What We Offer \n\n • A highly rewarding role where every day makes a difference.\n, • Supportive leadership and ongoing professional development.\n, • The opportunity to work within a specialist setting focused on positive outcomes for young people.\n, • Term-time-only working pattern, supporting a healthy work-life balance.\n\n Please apply now or contact your local Reed office and ask to speak with Sophie Lamont, to discuss further.