SEND Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Nova-Education-Trust; West Hallam; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nova Perks

Job summary

Kirk Hallam Community Academy, part of the Nova-Education-Trust, is seeking a SEND Pastoral Teaching Assistant to support students with SEND, particularly SEMH and behavioural needs. You will deliver targeted support to help students access learning, develop resilience and engagement, and work closely with families and staff.

The role emphasizes nurturing, relational approaches and de-escalation strategies within a supportive Learning Support setting and mainstream classrooms.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing support to young people with additional needs, helping their physical, emotional and educational development.
• Ability to de-escalate and support students with SEMH and behavioural needs within a classroom or support facility.
• Proven skills in building positive relationships with students, staff and families and maintaining clear communication with carers.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted in-the-moment SEN support in learning environments.
• Use de-escalation strategies, sensory regulation activities and personalised interventions to enable participation in lessons.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to monitor wellbeing, behaviour and achievement.

Skills

SEND support

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Relationship building

Communication with parents

Job description

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Contract: Permanent, full-time, term-time only

Closing Date : Monday 21st September 2026 at 8am

We are looking for a SEND Pastoral Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team at Kirk Hallam Community Academy. You will be joining us at an exciting and pivotal time in our journey of improvement.

The Inclusion team supports students’ learning and behaviour on an individual or small group basis within our Learning Support facility or in the classroom.

The ideal applicant has experience of providing support to young people with additional needs, working with them effectively to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development. The SEND Pastoral Teaching Assistant will provide targeted in-the-moment support for students with SEND, particularly those with SEMH and behavioural needs, using a nurturing and relational approach to promote engagement, resilience, and positive outcomes. They will ensure that students are able to access learning through effective de-escalation strategies, sensory regulation activities, and personalised interventions that enable successful participation in the mainstream classroom. They will also build positive relationships with students, staff, and families, maintaining clear communication with parents and carers to ensure a collaborative approach to student wellbeing, behaviour, and achievement.

In return, the right person for our team will benefit from full support and induction, CPD opportunities, a community facing ethos among staff and students and a staff wellbeing focus along with Nova Perks, a scheme which provides staff with access to a number of exciting perks including a cash back health plan, instant discounts, technology and cycle schemes and more.

Our motto ‘Work Hard, Be Kind’ underpins everything that we do and reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence. Great education transforms lives, and we have absolute conviction that great education is about striking a balance between an unashamedly ambitious curriculum and character development.

For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact the PA to the Headteacher and Office Manager, Astra Darrington on [e-mail]

Kirk Hallam Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. For more information, please see attached job pack.