SEN Teaching Assistant Contract Full Time

Philosophy Education; London Borough of Merton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education LTD. is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with significant SEMH needs at a primary school in Merton.

You will work full-time in a dynamic, supportive environment and play a key role in developing strategies to support the pupil’s emotional and behavioural needs. The role requires resilience and the ability to build trusting relationships, maintain calm under pressure, and collaborate with staff to ensure consistent

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Experience using trauma-informed approaches.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils requiring individualised support.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with SEMH needs in a primary school.
• Help maintain a calm, safe, and predictable learning environment.
• De-escalate challenging behaviours and support engagement in learning.
• Build consistent relationships with pupil, school staff and carers.

Skills

SEMH support

Trauma-informed

De-escalation

Relationship building

Job description

• SEND Primary Teaching Assistant
• 1 to 1 role
• KS2
• Full-Time
• Primary School
• Merton
• ASAP start

We are seeking an experienced SENDTeaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a boy in year 5 with significant social and emotional needs. This is a full-time opportunity to start ASAP and is likely to continue until the end of the academic year.

The role

In this role you will be providing 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil within a primary school setting in Merton. The student is new to the school and presents with SEMH needs and may display distressed and challenging behaviour. The ideal candidate must have significant experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs, trauma-informed approaches, and behaviours that challenge. Resilience, consistency, and the ability to build trusting relationships over time will be essential. The ability to remain calm under pressure, effectively de-escalate situations, and maintain a safe, predictable learning environment is critical.

The role requires commitment and consistency and will continue until July 2027.

The School

The small, friendly 1-form-entry primary school is highly regarded within the local community and has a strong family ethos. Pupils are generally well-behaved, engaged in their learning, and enjoy both classroom-based activities and learning experiences within the local area. The school is recognised as a Rights Respecting School and benefits from strong home–school partnerships.

There is an established and supportive Headteacher in place, and staff work closely together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all pupils. The school has a collaborative culture and is committed to inclusive practice and pupil wellbeing.

To apply for this position, you must:

• Have a positive, proactive and resilient approach
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of supporting trauma and SEMH needs
• Be confident in building relationships with pupils who require a highly individualised approach
• Be able to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to challenging behaviour