Teaching Assistant Darlington

Teaching Personnel; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel seeks a resilient SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a KS2 pupil with SEMH needs in Darlington. You will monitor emotions, assist with learning, and work closely with the classroom team to ensure a supportive environment.

You will collaborate with the class teacher, SENCo and external professionals to implement individual plans and promote inclusion and resilience in a challenging yet rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient, and consistent under pressure.
• Strong behaviour management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a KS2 pupil with SEMH needs.
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour.
• Build trusting, positive relationship with pupil.
• Assist with academic engagement across KS2 curriculum.
• Collaborate with class teacher, SENCo, and external professionals.
• Promote inclusion, independence and resilience.

Skills

Emotional regulation

Behaviour management

Patience under pressure

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant (SEMH – KS2)

Location: Darlington
Contract: Full time

We are seeking a resilient, compassionate, and highly motivated SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a key stage 2 pupil with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a rewarding but challenging role, requiring patience, consistency, and a strong commitment to making a difference in a child’s life.

About the Role

You will work on a 1:1 basis with a pupil who requires additional support to access learning and regulate their emotions.

• Supporting the pupil’s emotional regulation and behaviour
• Building a trusting, positive relationship
• Implementing individual behaviour and support plans
• Assisting with academic engagement across the KS2 curriculum
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and external professionals
• Promoting inclusion, independence, and resilience

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have experience working with children with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour
• Be calm, patient, and consistent under pressure
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management strategies
• Be emotionally intelligent and able to de-escalate situations effectively
• Show a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable pupils
• Be a team player with good communication skills

Desirable (but not essential)

• Team Teach / de-escalation training
• Experience in a PRU, alternative provision, or similar setting
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice

What We Offer

• A supportive and experienced staff team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to make a real, lasting impact
• A welcoming and inclusive school environment