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We have reshaped our SEN department, and are looking to fill the role of SEMH Teaching Assistant.
You will be working with students within our newly created internal Alternative Provision, the Bridge, where you will take a pro-active role in supporting the social and emotional needs of the students who access this provision.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work 27.5 Hours per week, during term time, plus 3 INSET days, Monday to Friday, 8:30-3:00 with an hours break (unpaid)
Grade 13 - (Points 6-11), Salary £25,183 - £27,269 FTE; Actual starting salary £15,863
Working under the direction of the Bridge Coordinator and Teacher, the SEMH TA will work with identified students based on their individual needs, as part of a graduated response. Bespoke interventions will have the aim of reducing barriers to improve student's ability to learn, develop and reintegrate back into mainstream lessons.
It's a great time to join our SEN team. We are an inclusive school and always encourage everyone to exceed their own expectations and to be the very best they can be.
We are looking for candidates who have:
1. Solid school experience of working with children with a range of SEND, particularly in the area of SEMH.
2. Experience of working with individual students, and small groups for intervention and/or mentoring
3. An ability to motivate students, and build positive relationships with the individuals and their families/agencies
4. A good understanding of the national curriculum framework and know how to adapt activities to suit the needs of the learner
5. A good understanding of how to modify and adapt the school day to meet the needs of an individual child
6. An ability to be flexible, positive and good humoured; proactively seeking creative ways of meeting children’s needs
7. Good levels of written and spoken English
8. Excellent interpersonal skills
The successful candidate will be required to:
9. To assist in the delivery of individual or small group interventions, both inside and outside of the classroom
10. Give clear and effective support to secure pupil progress whilst assessing the development
11. To support in the monitoring the impact of interventions, by completing pre and post intervention assessments and record using school systems
12. To support in the EHCP annual review process as well as the writing of individual student plans
13. To be involved in home/school contact under the supervision of the SEN Team Leader, SENCo and Deputy SENCo
14. Support teachers to differentiate class work where required
What we can offer:
15. Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities.
16. Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.
17. A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
18. Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust.
19. Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria
The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Sunday 31 August 2025
Interview Date: w/c 01 September 2025
Please click ‘Apply Now’ and once fully completed, please submit your application.
Safeguarding Statement
Nailsea School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
As part of the recruitment process we might conduct an online search as part of our due diligence checks in the recruitment process.
All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.