Teaching Assistant

Beech Grove Primary School; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Beech Grove Primary School in Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic person to support primary-aged pupils, including those with SEN/SEMH. You will focus on building positive relationships, promoting emotional regulation, and implementing routines that support vulnerable learners.

You will work with individuals, small groups, and whole-class activities, adjusting tasks to meet diverse needs, while collaborating closely with staff, parents and professionals to maintain an inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged pupils, including those with SEN/SEMH.
• Patient, resilient and committed to building positive relationships with children.
• Understands emotional regulation, routine and consistency to support vulnerable pupils.
• Able to support individual pupils, groups and whole-class learning with adaptable activities.
• Flexible and able to respond to changing needs throughout the day.
• Calm under pressure; solution-focused when facing challenges.
• High expectations for all pupils and commitment to inclusion.
• Works well in a team; communicates with staff, parents and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils, small groups, and whole-class learning.
• Adapt activities to meet a range of needs.
• Contribute to a calm, supportive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with staff and parents as part of a team.

Skills

Experience with primary pupils

SEN/SEMH experience

Emotional regulation

Differentiation

Team player

Effective communication

Job description

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience of working with primary-aged pupils, including those with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
• Is patient, resilient and committed to building positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Understands the importance of emotional regulation, routine and consistency in supporting vulnerable pupils.
• Is confident supporting individual pupils, small groups and whole-class learning, adapting activities to meet a range of needs.
• Is flexible and able to respond positively to changing needs throughout the school day.
• Is solution-focused, calm under pressure and able to respond positively to challenges.
• Has high expectations for all pupils and a strong commitment to inclusion.
• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with staff, parents and professionals.