Specialist SEMH Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support (KS2)
St. Albans ~ Full-Time ~ Long-Term ~ January Start
Are you a calm, compassionate, and skilled practitioner with a passion for supporting children who think and feel differently? We are looking for a SEN/ Specialist SEMH Teaching Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with a KS2 pupil who presents with emerging SEMH needs and a possible PDA profile. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact within a welcoming mainstream primary school in St. Albans.
Although the pupil does not currently have an EHCP, a comprehensive and personalised support plan-developed in partnership with the SENDCo and Senior Leadership Team-is already in place. Your role will be central in delivering and developing this provision as the child's needs evolve.
Your Key Responsibilities as a SEMH Teaching Assistant
1. Provide consistent and nurturing 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil with SEMH and potential PDA needs
2. Build a trusting, positive relationship that helps the pupil engage and feel safe
3. Use effective strategies to support emotional regulation, communication, and engagement
4. Work collaboratively with the SENDCo, class teacher, and SLT to deliver personalised interventions
5. Help create a predictable,...