KS2 SEMH Teaching Assistant - Creative Support & Growth

Envision Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE pay

Long-term full-time opportunity

Supportive school environment

Dedicated Envision Education advisor

Experience in SEN/SEMH

Job summary

Envision Education is recruiting a KS2 Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary with a specialist SEN unit. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm. You will support two KS2 pupils with SEMH in Years 4 and 5, providing emotional and academic assistance throughout the school day.

Ideal candidates have SEMH/SEN experience and a creative/art background. Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one is required. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Proven ability to build trusting relationships with children.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Creative or art background is advantageous.
• Patient, nurturing approach to supporting pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to two KS2 pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support Year 5 pupil on Mondays and Fridays; Year 4 pupil Tue–Thu.
• Deliver academic and emotional support throughout the day.
• Build positive, consistent relationships to help pupils feel safe.
• Help pupils manage and regulate emotions and behaviour.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs and interests.
• Use creative approaches to boost engagement.
• Collaborate with class teachers and SEN team for consistency.
• Monitor progress and report to staff.

Skills

1:1 support

SEMH experience

SEN familiarity

Strong communication

Art background

Education

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Experience in a primary school

Job description

Envision Education is recruiting a KS2 Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary with a specialist SEN unit. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm. You will support two KS2 pupils with SEMH in Years 4 and 5, providing emotional and academic assistance throughout the school day.

Ideal candidates have SEMH/SEN experience and a creative/art background. Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one is required. Strong communication is essential.