SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 07 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £455 to £480 per week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | Rugby, Warwickshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 178996 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH Support - Year 5 & 6)
Location: Rugby, CV22
Weekly Rate: £455-£480
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Hours: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Contract: Long Term to Permanent
We're recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Rugby (CV22). This full-time role involves supporting pupils in Year 5 and Year 6 with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
You'll be working closely with children who require consistent, nurturing support to manage behaviour, regulate emotions, and access learning. A proactive, calm, and relationship-focused approach is essential, alongside experience in spotting signs of dysregulation and supporting pupils with additional needs.
The Role:
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Support Year 5 & 6 pupils with SEMH, trauma, and attachment needs
Support Year 5 & 6 pupils with SEMH, trauma, and attachment needs
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Provide 1:1 and small group support
Provide 1:1 and small group support
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Use de-escalation strategies and behaviour plans
Use de-escalation strategies and behaviour plans
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Spot early signs of dysregulation and respond appropriately
Spot early signs of dysregulation and respond appropriately
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Promote progress in emotional regulation and learning
Promote progress in emotional regulation and learning
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Build positive relationships with pupils and the wider team
Build positive relationships with pupils and the wider team
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Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO, and specialists
Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO, and specialists
The Ideal Candidate:
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Level 2/3 TA qualification (or equivalent)
Level 2/3 TA qualification (or equivalent)
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Experience with SEMH, trauma or behavioural needs
Experience with SEMH, trauma or behavioural needs
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Skilled in behaviour management and de-escalation
Skilled in behaviour management and de-escalation
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Calm, empathetic and resilient under pressure
Calm, empathetic and resilient under pressure
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Able to work flexibly across upper KS2
Able to work flexibly across upper KS2
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Confident delivering tailored support and intervention
Confident delivering tailored support and intervention
About the School:
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Two-form entry primary school
Two-form entry primary school
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Part of a supportive Multi-Academy Trust
Part of a supportive Multi-Academy Trust
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OFSTED rated 'Good'
OFSTED rated 'Good'
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Committed to inclusive and nurturing practices
Committed to inclusive and nurturing practices
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Forest School and outdoor learning provision
Forest School and outdoor learning provision
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Accessible by public transport
Accessible by public transport
Why Join Long Term Futures:
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Long-term positions with permanent potential
Long-term positions with permanent potential
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Roles across Rugby, Coventry & surrounding areas
Roles across Rugby, Coventry & surrounding areas
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Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
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Online timesheets and out-of-hours support
Online timesheets and out-of-hours support
Our 5-Step Process:
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Apply - Send us your CV
Apply - Send us your CV
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Initial Call - We'll discuss your experience and preferences
Initial Call - We'll discuss your experience and preferences
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Compliance - Quick and simple checks
Compliance - Quick and simple checks
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Trial Day - Visit the school and meet the team
Trial Day - Visit the school and meet the team
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Start Work - If it's the right fit, you're ready to go
Start Work - If it's the right fit, you're ready to go
Location: Rugby, CV22
Weekly Rate: £455-£480
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Hours: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Contract: Long Term to Permanent
We're recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Rugby (CV22). This full-time role involves supporting pupils in Year 5 and Year 6 with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
You'll be working closely with children who require consistent, nurturing support to manage behaviour, regulate emotions, and access learning. A proactive, calm, and relationship-focused approach is essential, alongside experience in spotting signs of dysregulation and supporting pupils with additional needs.
The Role:
-
Support Year 5 & 6 pupils with SEMH, trauma, and attachment needs
Support Year 5 & 6 pupils with SEMH, trauma, and attachment needs
-
Provide 1:1 and small group support
Provide 1:1 and small group support
-
Use de-escalation strategies and behaviour plans
Use de-escalation strategies and behaviour plans
-
Spot early signs of dysregulation and respond appropriately
Spot early signs of dysregulation and respond appropriately
-
Promote progress in emotional regulation and learning
Promote progress in emotional regulation and learning
-
Build positive relationships with pupils and the wider team
Build positive relationships with pupils and the wider team
-
Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO, and specialists
Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO, and specialists
The Ideal Candidate:
-
Level 2/3 TA qualification (or equivalent)
Level 2/3 TA qualification (or equivalent)
-
Experience with SEMH, trauma or behavioural needs
Experience with SEMH, trauma or behavioural needs
-
Skilled in behaviour management and de-escalation
Skilled in behaviour management and de-escalation
-
Calm, empathetic and resilient under pressure
Calm, empathetic and resilient under pressure
-
Able to work flexibly across upper KS2
Able to work flexibly across upper KS2
-
Confident delivering tailored support and intervention
Confident delivering tailored support and intervention
About the School:
-
Two-form entry primary school
Two-form entry primary school
-
Part of a supportive Multi-Academy Trust
Part of a supportive Multi-Academy Trust
-
OFSTED rated 'Good'
OFSTED rated 'Good'
-
Committed to inclusive and nurturing practices
Committed to inclusive and nurturing practices
-
Forest School and outdoor learning provision
Forest School and outdoor learning provision
-
Accessible by public transport
Accessible by public transport
Why Join Long Term Futures:
-
Long-term positions with permanent potential
Long-term positions with permanent potential
-
Roles across Rugby, Coventry & surrounding areas
Roles across Rugby, Coventry & surrounding areas
-
Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
-
Online timesheets and out-of-hours support
Online timesheets and out-of-hours support
Our 5-Step Process:
-
Apply - Send us your CV
Apply - Send us your CV
-
Initial Call - We'll discuss your experience and preferences
Initial Call - We'll discuss your experience and preferences
-
Compliance - Quick and simple checks
Compliance - Quick and simple checks
-
Trial Day - Visit the school and meet the team
Trial Day - Visit the school and meet the team
-
Start Work - If it's the right fit, you're ready to go
Start Work - If it's the right fit, you're ready to go