At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 support to a Year 2 pupil with SEMH needs and help them thrive.
- Company: Join a welcoming primary school in Runcorn that values inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time role, free CPD, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a long-term opportunity with excellent career growth and support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a child's life while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
The predicted salary is between 28568 - 34916 £ per year.
Teaching Assistant Year 2 (1:1 SEMH Support) - Runcorn
Desian Education are proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Runcorn.
The school is looking to appoint a compassionate, resilient and experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time temporary basis from September.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support a new pupil joining the school in Year 2.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping the child settle into their new school environment, build positive relationships and access learning.
The pupil is a Looked After Child (LAC) with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and has experienced significant early-life deprivation.
The school is seeking a nurturing individual who understands the importance of trauma-informed practice and can provide consistent, supportive guidance throughout the school day.
Your new role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the Year 2 class teacher, SENDCO and wider pastoral team to provide dedicated 1:1 support for the pupil.
Your focus will be on helping them feel safe, valued and engaged in school while supporting their academic, social and emotional development.
You will build a trusting relationship with the pupil, adapting your approach to meet their individual needs and using positive, therapeutic strategies to encourage engagement, emotional regulation and resilience.
Your responsibilities will include
- Providing dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
- Implementing consistent, positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
- Supporting the pupil to access the Year 2 curriculum through differentiated learning activities.
- Delivering regular wellbeing check-ins and promoting emotional literacy.
- Encouraging the development of positive relationships with peers and staff.
- Supporting structured play, break and lunchtime activities to aid social interaction.
- Working collaboratively with the class teacher, SENDCO, external agencies and carers to ensure a consistent approach.
- Monitoring progress, recording observations and contributing to support plans where appropriate.
What you'll get in return
- Highly competitive rates of pay.
- A long-term full-time opportunity within a supportive primary school.
- Dedicated support from an experienced Desian Education consultant.
- Free CPD and professional development opportunities.
- Company pension scheme.
- Full holiday entitlement.
- Access to exclusive education vacancies.
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