KS2 SEMH Teaching Assistant — Behaviour & Emotions

Senploy; Rugby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy in Rugby is seeking a confident, compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a well-established junior school. You will support pupils across KS2 (Years 3-6) with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour and additional learning needs, providing 1:1 and small-group interventions to help regulate emotions and engage with learning.

You will work with class teachers, the SENCO and pastoral support staff, using routines, de-escalation techniques and nurture-based approaches.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviour.
• Strong 1:1 SEN or behavioural support experience.
• Experience working with pupils across KS2 (Years 3-6).
• Confidence managing emotional dysregulation and behavioural challenges.
• Knowledge of positive behaviour management and de-escalation.
• Experience with nurture-based, trauma-informed or attachment-aware approaches would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 SEMH and behavioural support across KS2.
• Support pupils with emotional dysregulation, challenging behaviour and additional SEN needs.
• Recognise behavioural triggers and use appropriate de-escalation strategies.
• Establish clear boundaries, structured routines and consistent expectations.
• Help pupils develop emotional awareness, resilience and self-regulation.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions focused on social and emotional development.
• Support pupils with transitions, classroom routines and engagement with learning.
• Use nurture-based and relationship-focused approaches to build trust.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and social interaction.
• Support pupils with ASD, ADHD and communication needs where appropriate.
• Work towards individual behaviour plans, support targets and EHCP outcomes.
• Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and pastoral support staff

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation techniques

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Senploy in Rugby is seeking a confident, compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a well-established junior school. You will support pupils across KS2 (Years 3-6) with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour and additional learning needs, providing 1:1 and small-group interventions to help regulate emotions and engage with learning.

You will work with class teachers, the SENCO and pastoral support staff, using routines, de-escalation techniques and nurture-based approaches.