Teaching Assistant - SEND & SEMH Specialist (Level 2)

Leigh Sacred Heart RC Primary School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,874 - 20,623; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Supportive staff and Governing Body

Learner-friendly environment

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Leigh is recruiting a Level Two Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. The role supports pupils with SEND, SEMH and language needs, across 5 days. Breakfast Club mornings are included before the start of the school day.

We seek a nurturing, reliable colleague who can differentiate for diverse learners, monitor progress with class teachers and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND, SEMH and mental health needs.
• Experience working with primary-age children.
• Ability to support language and communication development.
• Nurturing, empathetic approach to behaviour management.
• Willingness to participate in own professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across primary age with focus on language and communication.
• Differentiate interventions to meet individual needs.
• Monitor student progress in partnership with the class teacher.
• Support the Breakfast Club and after-school routines where needed.
• Support learners with complex needs and ensure positive engagement.

Skills

Language & communication

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Resilience

Teamwork

Professional development

Job description

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Leigh is recruiting a Level Two Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. The role supports pupils with SEND, SEMH and language needs, across 5 days. Breakfast Club mornings are included before the start of the school day.

We seek a nurturing, reliable colleague who can differentiate for diverse learners, monitor progress with class teachers and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.