Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade D (Point 6 - 11) £28,989 to £28,142 FTE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2026 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 1QD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1557183 |
Summary
The Governors at Southwold Primary School are seeking to appoint a proactive, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant with a strong background or interest in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
We are recruiting for the role of Teaching Assistant Level 2. The successful candidate will support personalised learning for pupils with a range of additional needs, working as part of our SEND team. This includes supporting teaching, learning, assessment, behaviour regulation, emotional wellbeing and pastoral care to help pupils achieve their full potential.This is a temporary one year position.Southwold Primary is a unique and diverse school where children love to learn. We are a dynamic and innovative school, where our project-based curriculum provides memorable learning experiences that promote engagement, achievement and personal development. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to ensuring every child feels safe, valued and able to succeed.
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre is a one-form entry primary school with 210 pupils on roll. It is a vibrant, successful and friendly place to work. Eighty-one percent of pupils are from a wide range of ethnic groups, resulting in a culturally rich and diverse school community. The number of pupils who speak English as an Additional Language is above average, with over 30 first languages represented across the school.
We are looking for a professional who will:
• Support pupils' learning, emotional wellbeing and personal development, including those with SEND and SEMH needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and promoting high expectations of learning, behaviour and inclusion
• Use nurturing and trauma-informed approaches to help pupils regulate emotions, develop resilience and engage successfully in school life
• Encourage pupils to interact positively with others, develop social skills and participate fully in learning activities
• Deliver targeted learning and intervention activities, adapting support in response to pupils' academic, social and emotional needs
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families and external professionals to support pupils' progress, wellbeing and achievementWe can offer: • The opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills in SEND, SEMH and inclusive practice
• A supportive and experienced team committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils
• High-quality professional development and training opportunities
• The opportunity to work within a dynamic team of professionals who place children's education, wellbeing, safety and personal development at the heart of their practice
• The opportunity to develop your professional career and gain valuable experience within a highly inclusive school communityThe successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and we will require proof of identity and qualifications prior to appointment, in accordance with the Local Authority's safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures. The school is committed to maintaining a vigilant safeguarding culture where children feel safe, valued and supported. Closing date: Friday 21st June at Midday
Interview date: To be confirmedVisits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged as they form part of the application process. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and promoting high expectations of learning, behaviour and inclusion
• Use nurturing and trauma-informed approaches to help pupils regulate emotions, develop resilience and engage successfully in school life
• Encourage pupils to interact positively with others, develop social skills and participate fully in learning activities
• Deliver targeted learning and intervention activities, adapting support in response to pupils' academic, social and emotional needs
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families and external professionals to support pupils' progress, wellbeing and achievementWe can offer: • The opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills in SEND, SEMH and inclusive practice
• A supportive and experienced team committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils
• High-quality professional development and training opportunities
• The opportunity to work within a dynamic team of professionals who place children's education, wellbeing, safety and personal development at the heart of their practice
• The opportunity to develop your professional career and gain valuable experience within a highly inclusive school communityThe successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and we will require proof of identity and qualifications prior to appointment, in accordance with the Local Authority's safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures. The school is committed to maintaining a vigilant safeguarding culture where children feel safe, valued and supported. Closing date: Friday 21st June at Midday
Interview date: To be confirmedVisits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged as they form part of the application process. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.