Teaching Assistant - Pastoral Support

eTeach UK Limited; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeach UK Limited is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support neurodiverse pupils and those with SEMH needs across the primary range, including EYFS. You will deliver targeted small-group and individual support to build emotional regulation and positive relationships.

Working with the pastoral team, you will help create a calm, inclusive environment where every child can access learning and develop resilience. Visits welcomed; interviews w/c 16th November.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting neurodiverse children and pupils with SEMH needs.
• Understanding barriers to managing emotions, relationships, and school-day demands.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with primary-age pupils.
• Calm, patient, and consistent approach; respond sensitively to individual needs.
• Knowledge of emotional regulation strategies to support positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support neurodiverse pupils and SEMH needs across primary key phases (EYFS included).
• Deliver targeted support to individuals and small groups for emotional regulation and social skills.
• Lead small-group lunchtime sessions to support emotional wellbeing and regulation.
• Collaborate with the pastoral team to identify needs, implement strategies and monitor progress.
• Support pupils to manage challenges, build resilience, and engage with school life.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues; contribute to a calm, inclusive school environment.

Skills

Neurodiverse support

SEMH Support

Emotional regulation

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you passionate about helping every child feel safe, understood, and ready to learn? We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and skilled Teaching Assistant to join our team and support pupils across the primary age range. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with relevant training and experience in supporting neurodiverse children and pupils who experience social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping pupils develop emotional regulation, build positive relationships, and access learning successfully. Working closely with our developing pastoral team, you will help create a nurturing, inclusive environment in which every child feels valued and supported.

The post will involve:

• Supporting neurodiverse pupils and children with SEMH needs across the primary key stages including EYFS.
• Delivering targeted support to individuals and small groups to develop emotional regulation, social skills and positive relationships.
• Leading small-group sessions during lunchtime to support pupils with their emotional wellbeing and regulation.
• Working collaboratively with the developing pastoral team to identify needs, implement appropriate strategies and monitor pupils' progress.
• Supporting pupils to manage challenges, develop resilience and engage positively with school life.
• Building trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Contributing to a calm, safe and inclusive school environment where all children can thrive.

About you

• Has relevant training and practical experience in supporting neurodiverse children and pupils with SEMH needs.
• Understands the barriers some children face in managing emotions, relationships, and the demands of the school day.
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils across the primary age range.
• Uses a calm, patient, and consistent approach, with the ability to respond sensitively to individual needs.
• Has a good understanding of emotional regulation strategies and approaches that support positive behaviour.
• Works effectively as part of a team and communicates well with colleagues and families.
• Is proactive, reflective, and committed to inclusive practice and improving outcomes for children.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children who benefit from additional emotional and pastoral support, contributing to a supportive approach that helps pupils build confidence, resilience, and the skills they need to succeed.

Visits are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office to arrange this.Interviews will be held w/c Monday 16th November.

BG8 Salary Range £29,064 to £31,022 FTE per annum