Therapeutic Teaching Assistant Level 2 / 3 (depending on experience)

Therapeutic Teaching Assistant Level 2 / 3 (depending on experience)

Fixed term with strong possibility of permanent

As our school continues to grow, we are looking to appoint a compassionate, nurturing and highly relational Therapeutic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated therapeutic team. This unique role involves supporting children across EYFS and Key Stage 1, helping them to feel safe, regulated and ready to learn through therapeutic and child-centred approaches.

The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusion and emotional wellbeing, with a genuine commitment to understanding children’s needs and building trusting relationships. This role would suit someone with experience in a pastoral, therapeutic or emotional wellbeing role, such as ELSA, nurture provision or similar support work.

At Grove Street, we are proud to be a highly inclusive and therapeutic school with a strong relational approach. You will work as part of an experienced and supportive team led by our Therapeutic Team Lead, alongside skilled teachers, leaders and therapeutic practitioners, with excellent opportunities for professional development and growth.

The role will involve:

• Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, regulation and readiness to learn
• Delivering therapeutic and pastoral interventions for individuals and small groups
• Building strong, trusting relationships with children through a nurturing and consistent approach
• Supporting children who may experience anxiety, dysregulation, communication difficulties or social and emotional needs
• Working collaboratively with class teachers, the therapeutic and inclusion teams
• Supporting children within classrooms, nurture spaces, sensory rooms, sensory circuit rooms, outdoors and during less structured times
• Helping children to develop emotional literacy, resilience and positive social interaction skills
• Using therapeutic and relational approaches to support behaviour and emotional regulation
• Contributing to observations, support plans and communication with staff and families
• Creating calm, supportive environments where children feel safe and valued
• Supporting inclusive practice across EYFS and KS1

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification
• Has experience working with children with ACES, social, emotional or communication needs
• May have experience as an ELSA or within a pastoral, nurture or therapeutic role
• Is calm, patient, empathetic and highly nurturing
• Has strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Understands the importance of attachment-aware and trauma-informed practice
• Can work flexibly across different age groups and needs
• Is reflective, resilient and able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Is committed to inclusive practice and supporting every child to succeed
• Is enthusiastic about professional development and learning new approaches
• Will be committed to make a difference to families and children in the Grove Street Primary School community

At Grove Street, mental health and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, not only for our children and families, but for our staff too.

About Grove Street Primary School:

Grove Street Primary is a National Flagship School for Inclusion, a Therapeutic School, a Centre of Excellence for Oracy (Voice 21), and an OPAL Platinum School. We are fully committed to ensuring every child has a champion, meeting their emotional, social, and academic needs with the utmost care and support. Our inclusive approach means all children are valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

As an evidence-informed school, our practice is underpinned by robust research, ensuring that our provision is both effective and continually evolving. We use research to guide what we do, making sure our approach is based on what works best for our children.

As a local Family Hub, we support children from birth, with Early Years Provision starting at age 2. We are a 2-form entry in mainstream classes, along with LA resourced provision bases for 60 children with ASC/social communication needs and nurture.

You’ll be joining our welcoming, dedicated team in September 2026 or sooner!

What We Offer:

• A Headteacher and school leadership team who truly value staff wellbeing, wellbeing days off and a team with an open door to listen, support and celebrate.
• A friendly, supportive working environment
• Ongoing professional development and support
• A leadership team that listens and is dedicated to staff growth
• A proactive and supportive Governing Body focused on making a positive difference for the entire school community

We warmly invite you to visit our school and experience the unique, family-like atmosphere for yourself.

Visits to school: 4pm Wednesday 20th May and 4pm Thursday 4th June please ring our office to book a visit

Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026

Observations with children and interviews are to be held during the week beginning 8th June 2026

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check and social media check. Grove Street Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

Please apply by application form (with personal statement) to the Headteacher, Mrs Lisa Walsh at the following email address:

schooloffice@grovestreet.wirral.sch.uk

Grove Street Primary School

Grove Street

New Ferry

Wirral

CH62 5BA