Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £18,356.32 actual after pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 October 2025 |
| Location: | Martock, Somerset, TA12 6PD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1507629 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant VacanciesHill View School is a specialist school for learners with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our trauma-informed team. This role is not for everyone; it is a challenging, demanding, and incredibly rewarding position that requires a unique set of skills and personal qualities. You will be working with some of the most vulnerable learners in the education system, helping them to overcome significant barriers and achieve their full potential.
About the Role at Hill View:
Our school is built on "The Hill View Way," a therapeutic and relational approach where we understand that all behaviour is a form of communication, often signalling an unmet need. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be a vital part of creating a safe, predictable, and nurturing learning environment where our students can feel secure enough to regulate, engage, and learn. You will work alongside teachers to deliver an ambitious curriculum that is seamlessly integrated with therapeutic support.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Actively contributing to a therapeutic learning environment, using co-regulation and de-escalation strategies to support learners in distress.
Building trusting, positive, and professional relationships with learners who may have experienced relational trauma or insecure attachments.
Supporting learners to overcome significant barriers, both academically and emotionally, often on a one-to-one or small group basis.
Implementing adaptive teaching strategies to ensure all learners can access the curriculum.
Championing our school values: We Stay Safe, We Are Respectful, We Learn More.
Working collaboratively with the class team, therapists, and parents to ensure a consistent, shared approach to each child's progress.
About You (Ideal Candidate Profile):
We are looking for individuals who possess:
Exceptional emotional resilience and the ability to maintain a calm, positive, and professional demeanour in challenging and dynamic situations.
Genuine empathy and a non-judgemental attitude, with the ability to see the child behind the behaviour.
A strong belief in a trauma-informed, relational, and restorative approach to education.
The curiosity to understand what a child's behaviour is communicating.
An unwavering commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children.
Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or in other challenging environments is highly advantageous.
Why Join Our Team? What We Offer in Return:
Working in an SEMH environment is demanding, which is why we place a strong strategic emphasis on staff wellbeing and professional development. We offer:
Comprehensive training in de-escalation and positive behaviour support (CPI), alongside our therapeutic "Bounce Approach".
A dedicated programme of regular weekly CPD to build your specialist skills and confidence, which is a key part of our staff retention strategy.
A structured induction programme designed to immerse you in our therapeutic culture.
A highly supportive and collaborative team of staff who share a commitment to giving our students the very best opportunities.
A leadership team with a strong, visible commitment to staff wellbeing and managing workload.Salary:After Pro Rata: £18,356.32 Hours: 32.5 Hours per week, Term time plus INSET days (8:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday) Start Date: As soon as possible Closing Date: 6th October 25 Shortlisting: 7th October 25 Interview Date: 9th October 25We are eager to welcome new members to our team who share our commitment to enhancing education and fostering an inclusive, dynamic learning environment. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the educational sector, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note: This position is subject to satisfactory references and a comprehensive background check. The closing date is subject to change, dependant on the number of applications received.
Hill View School is part of The Oak Partnership Trust.Safeguarding Statement Hill View School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
About the Role at Hill View:
Our school is built on "The Hill View Way," a therapeutic and relational approach where we understand that all behaviour is a form of communication, often signalling an unmet need. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be a vital part of creating a safe, predictable, and nurturing learning environment where our students can feel secure enough to regulate, engage, and learn. You will work alongside teachers to deliver an ambitious curriculum that is seamlessly integrated with therapeutic support.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Actively contributing to a therapeutic learning environment, using co-regulation and de-escalation strategies to support learners in distress.
Building trusting, positive, and professional relationships with learners who may have experienced relational trauma or insecure attachments.
Supporting learners to overcome significant barriers, both academically and emotionally, often on a one-to-one or small group basis.
Implementing adaptive teaching strategies to ensure all learners can access the curriculum.
Championing our school values: We Stay Safe, We Are Respectful, We Learn More.
Working collaboratively with the class team, therapists, and parents to ensure a consistent, shared approach to each child's progress.
About You (Ideal Candidate Profile):
We are looking for individuals who possess:
Exceptional emotional resilience and the ability to maintain a calm, positive, and professional demeanour in challenging and dynamic situations.
Genuine empathy and a non-judgemental attitude, with the ability to see the child behind the behaviour.
A strong belief in a trauma-informed, relational, and restorative approach to education.
The curiosity to understand what a child's behaviour is communicating.
An unwavering commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children.
Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or in other challenging environments is highly advantageous.
Why Join Our Team? What We Offer in Return:
Working in an SEMH environment is demanding, which is why we place a strong strategic emphasis on staff wellbeing and professional development. We offer:
Comprehensive training in de-escalation and positive behaviour support (CPI), alongside our therapeutic "Bounce Approach".
A dedicated programme of regular weekly CPD to build your specialist skills and confidence, which is a key part of our staff retention strategy.
A structured induction programme designed to immerse you in our therapeutic culture.
A highly supportive and collaborative team of staff who share a commitment to giving our students the very best opportunities.
A leadership team with a strong, visible commitment to staff wellbeing and managing workload.Salary:After Pro Rata: £18,356.32 Hours: 32.5 Hours per week, Term time plus INSET days (8:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday) Start Date: As soon as possible Closing Date: 6th October 25 Shortlisting: 7th October 25 Interview Date: 9th October 25We are eager to welcome new members to our team who share our commitment to enhancing education and fostering an inclusive, dynamic learning environment. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the educational sector, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note: This position is subject to satisfactory references and a comprehensive background check. The closing date is subject to change, dependant on the number of applications received.
Hill View School is part of The Oak Partnership Trust.Safeguarding Statement Hill View School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.