Teaching Assistant – SEND & SEMH Support (KS1–KS2)

Victoria Road Primary; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Road Primary School in Plymouth is seeking two Teaching Assistants to join a friendly, supportive team. You will work across KS1 and KS2, with focus on pupils with SEND and SEMH, and contribute to our nurture provision.

You will support learning, run small groups, deliver interventions like Read Write Inc., and help children build confidence, emotional literacy and resilience. The role also involves lunchtime supervision and first aid.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in childcare or education.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent.
• Recent experience in a primary school across KS1/KS2.
• Experience supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships and promote wellbeing.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and awareness of pastoral needs.

Responsibilities

• Support learning within classes across KS1 and KS2.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for children with SEND.
• Deliver targeted interventions including Read Write Inc. groups.
• Support SEMH needs through a nurturing, relational approach.
• Help children develop independence, confidence and resilience.
• Support nurture provision with targeted interventions and evidence-based approaches such as precision teaching and Lego Therapy.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback under teacher guidance.
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion and strong relationships.
• Collaborate with teachers, the SENCo, senior leaders, families and external professionals.
• Support pupils during lunchtime and participate in play.
• Undertake first aid responsibilities as part of the role.

Skills

KS1/KS2 support

SEND support

SEMH awareness

Read Write Inc. groups

Lego Therapy

First aid

Behaviour management

Communication & teamwork

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

GCSE English & Maths (C or equivalent)

Primary school experience across KS1/KS2

Experience supporting SEND & SEMH

Tools

TEACCH

PECS

Job description

Victoria Road Primary School in Plymouth is seeking two Teaching Assistants to join a friendly, supportive team. You will work across KS1 and KS2, with focus on pupils with SEND and SEMH, and contribute to our nurture provision.

You will support learning, run small groups, deliver interventions like Read Write Inc., and help children build confidence, emotional literacy and resilience. The role also involves lunchtime supervision and first aid.