Teaching Assistant - Year 5 1:1 & SEMH Support

Desian Education; Widnes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company pension

Free training

Dedicated consultant support

Exclusive vacancies

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Job summary

Desian Education are working with a large two-form entry primary school in Widnes, seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the Year 5 team on a full-time basis. The role focuses on 1:1 SEMH support and contributing to the wider classroom environment.

You will build trusting relationships, support literacy and numeracy, and work closely with the class teacher and pastoral team to maintain a calm, nurturing approach throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Ability to provide consistent 1:1 support in Year 5.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support to Year 5 pupils.
• Deliver targeted interventions and support literacy and numeracy progress.
• Support SEMH and emotional regulation for pupils who have experienced trauma.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and the wider pastoral team.
• Maintain a calm, nurturing approach throughout the school day.

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Year 5 1:1 & SEMH Support

Desian Education are working in partnership with a large, two-form entry primary school in Widnes, situated at the heart of its local community. The school are seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join their Year 5 team on a full-time basis.

This is a varied and rewarding opportunity for a Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, who can provide consistent 1:1 support while also contributing to the wider classroom environment.

Your new role:

You will provide 1:1 support to a select group of pupils within the Year 5 class who have experienced significant adversity and trauma and require additional SEMH support. The role will involve building trusting relationships, promoting emotional regulation and helping pupils engage positively with their learning.

Alongside your 1:1 responsibilities, you will play an important role in supporting the wider class through targeted interventions and positive behaviour strategies.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing consistent 1:1 support to identified pupils within Year 5
• Supporting pupils with SEMH and emotional regulation needs
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma and adversity
• Delivering intensive core subject interventions for lower-ability pupils
• Supporting literacy and numeracy progress through targeted 1:1 and small-group work
• Supporting and delivering ELSA interventions where appropriate
• Taking an active role in positive behaviour management across the classroom
• Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider pastoral team
• Maintaining a calm, consistent and nurturing approach throughout the school day

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Company pension scheme
• Free training and professional development
• Dedicated support from an experienced Education consultant
• Access to exclusive vacancies
• Desian Education’s Refer a Friend scheme