Teaching Assistant

Desian Education; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Desian Education is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 pupil with SEMH needs. The role focuses on building trusting relationships through a calm, consistent and nurturing approach.

You will provide dedicated 1:1 support, help the pupil engage with learning and promote independent participation within the wider curriculum, collaborating closely with the teaching team.

Qualifications

• Experience as Teaching Assistant with SEMH needs.
• Trauma-informed and patient approach.
• Ability to work 1:1 in a Year 4 classroom.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Supporting the pupil to engage positively with learning and classroom routines.
• Developing a strong, trusting relationship built around consistency, patience and clear boundaries.
• Implementing positive behaviour strategies and helping the pupil regulate their emotions.
• Supporting the pupil during periods of heightened behaviour in a calm and professional manner.
• Encouraging positive social interaction and emotional development.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.
• Supporting access to the wider curriculum and promoting independence wherever possible.

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and understands the importance of building trusting relationships through a calm, consistent and nurturing approach. Your new role: You will be based primarily within a Year 4 classroom, providing dedicated 1:1 support to a male pupil who presents with SEMH needs as a result of significant trauma and deprivation. Due to his individual needs and experiences, the pupil can at times present complex behavioural challenges. The successful candidate will understand that behaviour is a form of communication and will be confident providing patient, consistent and trauma-informed support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Supporting the pupil to engage positively with learning and classroom routines.
• Developing a strong, trusting relationship built around consistency, patience and clear boundaries.
• Implementing positive behaviour strategies and helping the pupil regulate their emotions.
• Supporting the pupil during periods of heightened behaviour in a calm and professional manner.
• Encouraging positive social interaction and emotional development.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.
• Supporting access to the wider curriculum and promoting independence wherever possible.