Primary teaching assistant

Five Education is supporting a special school in Chard and we are looking for Teaching Assistants on a supply basis with their primary students. All the children who attend this school have an EHCP where their main need is SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs). We require confident and experienced teaching assistants to support the children on a day to day basis. These roles are temporary at the moment but have the potential to become long term if you get along well.



Ideally, we are looking for candidates who are experienced in working with children, and those with challenging behaviour in particular. Sports coaches who are looking to move into the classroom full time are encouraged to apply.



Responsibilities and duties:

Supporting students in the class

Assisting students in their work

Working 1:1 and in small groups

Assisting students with their social and emotional development, including appropriate responses and building relationships

Implementing behaviour management tools in line with the school's policy



Essential Criteria:

A flexible and resourceful approach

Patient and able to relate to the students

You will be able to demonstrate strong behaviour management skills

Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa)

Two recent child based references and relevant DBS/ Police checks