SEND Teaching Assistant Level 2 at Heathlands Primary Academy & Pre-School

Dorset Council; Bear Cross; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Heathlands Primary Academy & Pre-School is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support a pupil with an EHCP in year 5. The post is 31.25 hours, term-time only (39 weeks, including insets) with a fixed-term contract linked to the child.

Starting November 2026 or as soon as possible, you will work with the class teacher to provide learning support, assist with behaviour management and safeguarding, and contribute to a positive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for developing and inspiring a life-long love of learning.
• Experience or understanding of trauma-informed approaches and emotional regulation to support children would be useful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare learning environments and resources under teacher guidance; adapt materials to meet individual needs.
• Clarify literacy and numeracy objectives with the teacher and support the pupil on follow-up tasks.
• Encourage use of ICT and practical resources in learning activities.
• Provide feedback to the teacher on activity progress and potential difficulties.
• Monitor pupil responses and maintain records; support with EHCP targets and reviews.
• Assist with personal care and safety; supervise pupils at breaks and in transit to activities.
• Undertake playground supervision and administrative duties as directed.

Skills

Trauma informed

Emotional regulation

Support learning

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Job description

About the role

SEND Teaching Assistant Level 2: Supporting child with EHCP in KS2.

Heathlands Primary Academy & Pre-School

31.25 hours, term-time only (39 weeks, including insets)

Salary: Grade 3, SCP 4-6 £26,016 - £26,847 FTE (£13.48 - £13.92 per hour)

Actual Salary: £18,815 - £19,416 per annum pro rota

Starting: November 2026 or as soon as possible

Fixed Term contract will be linked to specific children so will be fixed term whilst children are on roll.

We are seeking to appoint an SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for developing and inspiring a life-long love of learning to join our dedicated, friendly and highly motivated team supporting a child with SEND, currently in year 5. A knowledge or understanding of trauma informed approaches and emotional regulation to support children would be useful

Further Information

Start date: November 2026

Location: Heathlands Primary Academy

Grade 3, SCP 4 - 6 £26,016 - £26,847 FTE (£13.48 - £13.92 per hour)

Job purpose and objectives:

• To provide support for the teacher by preparing an effective learning environment establishing good relations with the pupil giving appropriate comfort and care as directed and linking this support through our Teaching and Learning and Behaviour Management Policy expectations.
• To assist the pupil to reach their full potential by maintaining a safe working environment.
• To provide care and support for the pupil by supporting learning through planned and differentiated activities.
• Supporting and supervising the child / children during break times.
• Providing specific intimate care using a catheter for a child after training from medical professionals.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Select and prepare learning resources and materials and to carry out the learning activities under the guidance of the teacher. Prepare and adapt resources to meet individual needs. Check on availability and ensure supplies are available as agreed with the teacher.
• To clarify with the teacher, the objectives for literacy and numeracy development and the type of support to be given. Agree with the teacher on when support is needed by the pupil. Then agree and provide support to the pupil for follow up tasks.
• Select suitable ICT and practical resources and encourage their use by the pupil in learning activities.
• Seek assistance from teacher where there are difficulties in supporting the learning activities and provide feedback/information to the teacher on how the activity went. Offer constructive and timely suggestions as to the support you can provide to a planned activity and give constructive suggestions about possible difficulties for some pupils.
• Monitor and record pupil response to activities and give regular oral and written feedback to the teacher.
• Check the availability and location of safety equipment and ensure safety in the learning environment.
• Work closely with the teacher to maintain accurate, legible, updated and secure records.
• Provide relevant information for records and reports, being aware of the targets set for the pupil through their EHCP, offering input at the time of review if appropriate.
• Carry out administrative duties as required by the teacher in collecting and collating information, which has to be passed on.
• To support the pupil(s) through the development of good, productive working relationships with pupils which encourages independence and responsibility for his/her own behaviour.
• Monitor and manage behaviour attentively in order to defuse possible conflict situations by encouraging and re-enforcing positive behaviour and interaction between pupils.
• Seek assistance in conflict situations that are outside your role and authority to resolve.
• Observe behaviour patterns in the pupil and report concerns to relevant persons.
• Support individuals and groups in complying with behaviour targets the teacher has set.
• Demonstrate respect for others in interactions with pupils and other adults.
• Respond to pupils appropriately, encouraging them and keeping them on task.
• To manage own behaviour in response to pupil actions, to provide a good model for pupils.
• Give encouragement and feedback to pupils using the language and vocabulary related to the learning objectives of the literacy and numeracy curriculum/strategies.
• Provide comfort and immediate care for minor accident, upsets and ailments; provide personal care as required.
• Organise, escort and supervise the pupil with out of school activities.
• Undertake playground supervision of the children to maintain safety and monitor security of the grounds, if required.
• Undertake photocopying and printing as directed by the teacher.

Communication / contacts

• Be a contact and support to parents, with the class teacher, and relay any problems to the relevant school contact.
• The Inclusion leader will be the line manager, in conjunction with the class teacher.
• Day to day supervision and direction will be by the class teacher.

Career / salary progression

• Professional development of the role is encouraged by the trust and the Headteacher will undertake to arrange this, where possible, on request.

Safeguarding responsibilities

• Be aware of who is the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• To strictly follow the school’s policy and procedure for safeguarding children.

About Us

Heathlands Primary Academy & Pre-School is a one-form entry primary academy located in West Howe. We have around 150 pupils from Reception through to year 6. We are also fortunate to have our wonderful preschool for 3 and 4 year olds on site, as part of our Early Years base. At Heathlands we believe that with effective teaching and learning and excellent partnership with parents, all children can be successful. The school is part of the Coastal Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust; a vibrant, collaborative Trust of sixteen schools working together around shared goals, values and aspirations.