SEMH Teaching Assistant - Nurture Resilience & Learning, Carlisle

Are you passionate about helping children thrive, supporting pupils with complex needs and making a positive difference?

Are you passionate about fulfilling the responsibilities of a SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant Role with specialism in working with pupils with SEMH. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a highly inclusive team.

• Experience and expertise in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, including strategies for self‑regulation and resilience.
• The ability to adapt provisions for pupils with SEND and EAL, ensuring inclusive and high‑quality learning experiences.
• Great communication skills, both verbal and written
• Positive behaviour – helping the teacher manage the classroom and promoting a calm, positive environment
• Teamwork: collaborating with teachers, Senco, to get the best outcomes for the children
• Empathy and capacity to connect with pupils from varied backgrounds

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs
• A calm, caring and flexible approach
• An NVQ3 for Teaching Assistant or equivalent qualification or experience
• A passion for helping children achieve their full potential
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (if you do not currently have one, we can assist in applying for one)

• 5 days a week, 8.30am – 3.30pm (term‑time only)
• Full‑time and part‑time applications welcome
• Start date: ASAP

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Competitive pay depending on experience
• Opportunities to make a real difference in children lives

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis.