Therapeutic Teaching and Learning Assistant

Therapeutic Teaching and Learning Assistant

Location: Catford

Monday to Friday

8:30am to 3:30pm

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Therapeutic Teaching and Learning Assistant (TLA) to join the dynamic team at a Primary school based in Catford. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them develop key skills such as co-regulation and self-regulation, with the ultimate goal of supporting them to thrive and learn within a mainstream setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide therapeutic support to pupils through personalized tasks tailored to their interests and the curriculum.
• Work closely with the Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion and the therapeutic team (teacher, psychotherapist, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Family Group) to build positive relationships and promote holistic learning.
• Utilize a trauma-responsive approach to engage with pupils and families, creating trusting relationships with parents/carers during the pre-admission and settling-in stages.
• Assist in preparing parents/carers for life within the resource base, supporting them to better understand and support their children's learning and emotional needs.
• Contribute to assessments, referrals, and progress reporting as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience working within a specialist provision for pupils with complex needs, including SEMH.
• Trauma-informed training.
• A post-graduate qualification in a relevant field.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently.
• Committed, dependable, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong drive, enthusiasm, and a solution-focused attitude.
• Resilient, self-reflective, and able to manage challenges with professionalism.
• A clear understanding of racial literacy and its impact on learning.

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of emotion coaching, the TEACCH approach, PACE, and the theory behind Zones of Regulation.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.

If you have the skills and passion to make a difference in the lives of pupils with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you. This role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your contributions will have a lasting impact on both pupils and their families.

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