SEND Specialist Teaching AssistantSEMH Specialism

Cottons Farm Primary Academy; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottons Farm Primary Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with NVQ3 or equivalent. You will support pupils with SEND and SEMH, apply trauma-informed and relational approaches, and implement de-escalation strategies.

The role involves delivering bespoke, nurturing curricula and creating communication-friendly, emotionally supportive learning environments. The post requires adapting provision for EAL pupils and vulnerable groups, promoting attendance and

Qualifications

• NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Excellent classroom practice and are able to lead a room and adapt provision to meet need.
• Experience and expertise in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, including strategies for self-regulation and resilience.
• Experience of working within trauma-informed and relational approaches to behaviour support.
• Experience of implementing de-escalation strategies to support pupils experiencing distress.
• Experience in delivering bespoke, nurturing curricula for pupils who may be working below age-related expectation and require personalised learning pathways.
• The ability to support and develop communication-friendly and emotionally supportive environments.
• Understand the factors influencing attendance and engagement for vulnerable pupils.
• The ability to adapt provision for pupils with SEND and EAL, ensuring inclusive and high-quality learning experiences.
• The ability to share learning with others, helping colleagues to develop their skills and understanding

Skills

Self-regulation strategies

De-escalation techniques

Trauma-informed practice

SEND and EAL support

Curriculum differentiation

Communication-friendly environment

Attendance and engagement

Lead a room / classroom management

Education

NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Job description

We welcome applications from excellent practitioners who have:

• An NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience

• Excellent classroom practice and are able to lead a room and adapt provision to meet need.

• Experience and expertise in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, including strategies for self-regulation and resilience.

• Experience of working within trauma-informed and relational approaches to behaviour support.

• Experience of implementing de-escalation strategies to support pupils experiencing distress.

• Experience in delivering bespoke, nurturing curricula for pupils who may be working below age-related expectation and require personalised learning pathways.

• The ability to support and develop communication-friendly and emotionally supportive environments.

• Understand the factors influencing attendance and engagement for vulnerable pupils.

• The ability to adapt provision for pupils with SEND and EAL, ensuring inclusive and high-quality learning experiences.

• The ability to share learning with others, helping colleagues to develop their skills and understanding