SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant – The Nest

WMJobs; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

St John’s Primary School and Nursery in Kenilworth is opening The Nest SEMH unit in September 2025, and invites applications for an additional level 2/3 Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, supportive team.

We seek an inspiring TA who is enthusiastic, reliable, with experience of working with children with SEND, and who can cope with challenging behaviour, build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff, and work well as part of a strong team.

Qualifications

• Held a recognised Level 2/3 qualification.
• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs.
• Ability to cope with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to think in a solution-focused way.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Reliable

Caring

Organised

Communication

Interpersonal

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Team player

Solution focused

Education

Level 2/3 qualification

Job description

St John’s Primary School and Nursery in Kenilworth is opening The Nest SEMH unit in September 2025, and invites applications for an additional level 2/3 Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, supportive team.

We seek an inspiring TA who is enthusiastic, reliable, with experience of working with children with SEND, and who can cope with challenging behaviour, build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff, and work well as part of a strong team.