Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

Are you a mental health support worker, residential care worker or youth worker looking to bring your skills into education?

We’re looking for a calm, resilient and caring SEMH Teaching Assistant to support young people aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in a specialist setting in Thetford.

This is a highly pastoral role focused on emotional support, behaviour regulation and relationship-building, rather than academic pressure. You’ll act as a trusted adult, helping pupils feel safe, regulated and ready to engage with learning.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing 1:1 and small-group emotional and behavioural support
• Using de-escalation, trauma-informed and relational approaches
• Supporting pupils through challenging moments and transitions
• Acting as a consistent, positive role model throughout the school day
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams

This Role Is Ideal If You Have:

• Experience in mental health, residential care, youth work or pastoral support
• Confidence supporting young people with challenging behaviour or trauma
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach

Why Move Into Education? xwzovoh

• Term-time working pattern
• A chance to make long-term impact on young lives
• Supportive team and ongoing training
• A meaningful transition from care/mental health into schools

For more information, please apply now or call your local Reed office and ask to speak with Sophie Lamont.