Pastoral Teaching Assistant

<p>Job Description</p><br>Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.<br><p>Are you a mental health support worker, residential care worker or youth worker looking to bring your skills into education?</p><p>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 Norwich.</p><p>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.</p><p>What You’ll Be Doing</p><ul><li>Providing 1:1 and small-group emotional and behavioural support</li><li>Using de-escalation, trauma-informed and relational approaches</li><li>Supporting pupils through challenging moments and transitions</li><li>Acting as a consistent, positive role model throughout the school day</li><li>Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams</li></ul><p>This Role Is Ideal If You Have:</p><ul><li>Experience in mental health, residential care, youth work or pastoral support</li><li>Confidence supporting young people with challenging behaviour or trauma</li><li>A calm, patient and empathetic approach</li></ul><p>Why Move Into Education? xwzovoh </p><ul><li>Term-time working pattern</li><li>A chance to make long-term impact on young lives</li><li>Supportive team and ongoing training</li><li>A meaningful transition from care/mental health into schools</li></ul><p>For more information, please apply now or call your local Reed office and ask to speak with Sophie Lamont.</p>