SEND Teaching Assistant Level 2: KS2 Pupil Support

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

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.