Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Muscliff Primary School

Dorset Council; Throop; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Muscliff Primary School in Bournemouth is seeking a dedicated SEMH Specialist Inclusion Base Teaching Assistant for immediate start. The role supports pupils with SEMH needs and helps them engage socially and academically, with opportunities to integrate into mainstream classes.

The post is fixed-term until July 2027 (BCP pay grade 5-6) with a full-time schedule (8.15–3.30, 30 min lunch) or part-time options. Experience with trauma-informed approaches is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH/SEND.
• Understanding of attachment, trauma and behaviour.
• Strong de-escalation and emotional regulation skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Calm, patient and resilient under pressure.
• Good literacy and numeracy.
• Commitment to inclusion and enabling every child to reach potential.
• Team player with reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH within the provision and their needs.
• Facilitate integration into mainstream classes where appropriate.
• Work closely with the Specialist Inclusion Base Lead and class teacher.
• Attend weekly planning and team meetings when required.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed approach

De-escalation techniques

Emotional regulation

Literacy

Numeracy

Inclusion focus

Team player

Professional development

Job description

About the role

SEMH specialist inclusion base Teaching Assistant - Required for immediate start

Muscliff Primary School is a vibrant and popular school in Bournemouth where children are happy and staff are committed to improving standards and providing exciting, purposeful learning experiences for all.

We are proud of our strong team ethos and our nurturing, inclusive approach, built on positive relationships between home and school and underpinned by Trauma Informed practice.

We are seeking a highly motivated, compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join The Beacon, our SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Specialist Inclusion Base. Following a successful opening, we are expanding our team to meet the needs of a growing cohort of pupils and are looking for colleagues who share our commitment to inclusion, belonging and positive outcomes for children.

We require TAs to work every day (8.15-3.30pm with 30 min lunch) or part time (2 or 3 days) plus one hour a week for a team planning meeting.

The post will be Fixed Term Contract until the end of July 2027, with the possibility of being extended into the next academic year.

These are grade 3 positions (based on BCP pay grade system), full time equivalent salary range (5-6) £26,427 to £26,847.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Specialist Inclusion Base Lead and class teacher to support pupils with significant social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them to regulate, engage and succeed both socially and academically.

The role will involve supporting pupils within the provision as well as facilitating integration into mainstream classes where appropriate.

The right person will:

• Have experience of supporting children with SEMH needs and/or SEND
• Have a strong understanding of attachment, trauma and behaviour as communication
• Be confident in using de-escalation strategies and supporting emotional regulation
• Be able to build positive, trusting relationships with children who may present with challenges
• Be calm, patient and resilient under pressure
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills
• Be passionate about inclusion and enabling all children to achieve their potential
• Be creative, flexible and solution-focused
• Be committed to ongoing professional development
• Be a team player who embraces collaboration and reflective practice

If you would enjoy being part of our successful, friendly school and making a real difference to children with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you. For more information about the school, our values, curriculum and organization, please visit www.muscliffprimary.co.uk or telephone the school for an informal conversation.

Further Information

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks.

Muscliff Primary School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Muscliff Primary School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.