SEND Teaching Assistant for SEMH - Training & Growth

Ashby Fields Primary School; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashby Fields Primary School is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a child with SEMH needs. The post is term-time, 39 weeks per year, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm, with training days.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team to create a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment. The role will involve helping the child develop emotional regulation, relationships, confidence, independence and engagement with learning.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people, preferably within an educational or SEND setting.
• Commitment to supporting children with additional needs.
• Understanding SEMH and its impact on behaviour, relationships and learning.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with SEMH under supervision.
• Work with class teacher, SENCO and wider team to create a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment.
• Help the child develop emotional regulation, positive relationships, confidence, independence and engagement with learning.
• Maintain professional boundaries and safeguard pupils.

Skills

SEND experience

SEMH understanding

Communication skills

Patience

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Ashby Fields Primary School is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a child with SEMH needs. The post is term-time, 39 weeks per year, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm, with training days.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team to create a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment. The role will involve helping the child develop emotional regulation, relationships, confidence, independence and engagement with learning.