Level 2 Practitioner (Teaching assistant with a specialism in SEND/SEMH)
Wath Central Primary School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7HGThis job expired on 24 November 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only plus 2 inset days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583 – £25,989 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
The SEMH practitioner (Teaching Assistant) will be based with children who are receiving SEND support or children who already have an EHCP, predominantly with a SEMH need. For example, this may include working with children who have suffered adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) or those who are suffering from anxiety. You will support individuals and groups of children to be ready to learn or provide specific interventions under the direction of our SENCO. We are looking to expand our team of experts in SEMH.
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds at least GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grades A–C or 9–4)
- Has a relevant Level 2 qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning)
- Has experience working with children in a school setting
- Communicates effectively and demonstrates strong literacy and numeracy skills
- Is empathetic, patient, and committed to inclusive education
- Understands the importance of safeguarding and child protection
- Experience working with SEND children and knowledge of phonics and the EYFS framework would be advantageous.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
- A warm, welcoming and supportive team
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- A school culture rooted in mutual respect, inclusion and high expectations
- A chance to make a real difference in children’s lives
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Employment offers may be subject to checks, including:
• DBS
• Childcare disqualification
• Medical
• Online
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• References
• Suitability to work with children
Due to amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, some minor offences are now protected and should not be disclosed. For guidance, seek legal advice or visit [Nacro’s Criminal Record Support Service](https://www.nacro.org.uk).
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About Wath Central Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 407 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wath Central Primary School website
- Email address
- school@wcp.jmat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01709 760345
Wath Central is a family; children are at the centre of everything we do. We are a welcoming and caring school; we work together as a community to provide a happy, safe and secure learning environment where each child is a valued individual, with their own strengths and development needs. We promote mutual respect for each other, we value diversity and continually seek to remove barriers to learning.
We strive for excellence. We strive for every child to reach their potential as successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens. We develop within our children a sense of community so that they understand their responsibilities and role within it. We promote education as an experience to be embraced as well as enjoyed, allowing the learner to achieve beyond their expectations. We aim to stimulate and excite the children's imagination, motivate a desire to achieve and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Arranging a visit to Wath Central Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email school@wcp.jmat.org.uk.
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