Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay

CPD courses

Dedicated consultants 24/7

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is proud to be working with Primary Schools across Wakefield and Bradford who are looking to appoint a Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant. The role involves supporting primary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs within the classroom and assisting teachers to manage challenging behaviours.

You will work on short-term and long-term placements with flexible hours, receive market-leading pay, and access CPD courses through the My-Progression channel, with support

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary-aged children, ideally with SEMH or additional needs.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour in an education setting.
• Patient, resilient and supportive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively alongside teachers and support staff.
• A 'can-do' attitude and willingness to get stuck in.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the classroom.
• Help manage behaviour positively.
• Work alongside teaching staff to encourage engagement with learning.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication

Team collaboration

Can-do attitude

Job description

Yorkshire and Humber/ temporary / £100 - 120 per day

Do you have experience supporting primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs?

Are you confident in supporting children with challenging behaviour and additional needs?

Do you have a patient, resilient and positive approach to supporting young people?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with Primary Schools across Wakefield and Bradford who are looking to appoint a Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant. The schools provide supportive learning environments where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

The schools are looking for a Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant for short-term and long-term opportunities, supporting primary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The successful Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant will support pupils within the classroom, help manage behaviour positively and work alongside teaching staff to encourage engagement with learning.

The successful Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting primary-aged children, ideally with SEMH or additional needs
• Experience managing challenging behaviour in an education setting
• A patient, resilient and supportive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work effectively alongside teachers and support staff
• A 'can-do' attitude and willingness to get stuck in

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.