SEMH Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultants 24/7 onboarding

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading pay

Referral scheme (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant for an alternative provision in Wakefield. The role involves supporting students with SEMH needs and managing challenging behaviour, enabling engagement in learning.

The position is suitable for short- or long-term placements with ASAP start. Successful applicants will work alongside teaching staff to provide individual and small‑group support, building positive relationships and maintaining a calm, structured environment to

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH and challenging behaviour.
• Experience in alternative provision/desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Provide one-to-one and small group assistance to help learning.
• Work closely with teaching staff to maintain a positive, structured learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship building

Patience

Resilience

Adaptability

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting a Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant for an alternative provision in Wakefield. The role involves supporting students with SEMH needs and managing challenging behaviour, enabling engagement in learning.

The position is suitable for short- or long-term placements with ASAP start. Successful applicants will work alongside teaching staff to provide individual and small‑group support, building positive relationships and maintaining a calm, structured environment to