Full-Time Teaching Assistant – Year 3 (SEN & SEMH)

Location: Patcham 
Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Year 3)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Are you ready to provide vital support to a vulnerable child in KS2? We are looking for a resilient and empathetic Teaching Assistant to work with a Year 3 pupil with significant social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs as well as Special Educational Needs (SEN). The role requires a full-time commitment, with specific focus on one pupil on Mondays and Fridays. This is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting difference to a child who has experienced a difficult background and struggles with trust and building relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent 1:1 support to a Year 3 pupil with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Focus on building trust and establishing a positive relationship with the pupil.
• Implement strategies to help manage challenging behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Adapt learning materials and activities to meet the pupil’s individual needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement personalised learning and behaviour plans.
• Support the pupil in developing confidence and positive social interactions with peers.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Previous experience working with children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs and special educational needs (SEN).
• A strong background in managing challenging behaviour and supporting vulnerable children.
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach to support a child’s development.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• The ability to remain calm and maintain a positive approach in challenging situations.
• Must be able to understand and follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and behavioural policies.
• Relevant qualifications in education, special educational needs, counselling, or psychology are not essential but highly valued.

If you are interested or wish to discuss this role further, apply now!

Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

– Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
– Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools, and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time,” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.