KS2 Teaching Assistant- Immediate start
Posted 1 day 18 hours ago by Envision Education
Envision Education is currently recruiting for a KS2 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school with a specialist SEN unit. This is a full time role working Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm.
The successful candidate will work closely with two pupils in Years 4 and 5 who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, providing both emotional and academic support throughout the school day.
You will support a Year 5 pupil on Mondays and Fridays and a Year 4 pupil on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Both pupils require someone who can build a positive and trusting relationship with them, support emotional regulation and help them remain engaged with their learning.
One of the pupils is particularly creative and enjoys art, so candidates with an artistic or creative background would be especially well suited to the role and encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities- Provide 1:1 support to two KS2 pupils with SEMH needs.
- Support the Year 5 pupil on Mondays and Fridays and the Year 4 pupil from Tuesday to Thursday.
- Provide both academic and emotional support throughout the school day.
- Build positive and consistent relationships with pupils to help them feel safe and supported.
- Help pupils manage and regulate their emotions.
- Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
- Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and interests.
- Use creative activities and approaches to encourage engagement where appropriate.
- Work closely with class teachers and the SEN team to provide consistent support.
- Monitor pupils' progress and communicate relevant information to teaching staff.
- Follow safeguarding, behaviour and school policies at all times.
- Monday to Friday
- 8:30am - 4:00pm
- Full time
- Year 5 support - Monday and Friday
- Year 4 support - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is highly desirable.
- Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs in any year group would be particularly beneficial.
- Experience within a primary school or similar educational setting is desirable.
- A creative or art background would be advantageous.
- Patient, nurturing and understanding approach to supporting children.
- Ability to build strong and trusting relationships with pupils.
- Good communication and behaviour management skills.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
- Competitive PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions.
- Long term, full time opportunity.
- Supportive school environment and welcoming leadership team.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Envision Education consultant.
- Opportunity to develop your experience supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH.