SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant - Secondary Impact

TeacherActive; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses

Market-leading pay rates

Referral bonus £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is hiring an SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant in Keighley to support pupils across KS3–KS5 with SEMH needs. You will work closely with teachers to provide consistent classroom support and help pupils engage with their learning in a specialist setting.

The role is offered on a short-term or long-term basis, with a PAYE pay structure and market-leading rates. Training and CPD opportunities are provided along with a dedicated consultant to assist with onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils is desirable.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient and resilient approach.
• The ability to provide consistent support to young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent classroom support to pupils across KS3–KS5.
• Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour in classroom settings.
• Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning and stay engaged with lessons.

Skills

SEMH experience

Secondary-aged pupils

Challenging behaviour management

Communication & relationships

Patience & resilience

Consistent support

Job description

TeacherActive is hiring an SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant in Keighley to support pupils across KS3–KS5 with SEMH needs. You will work closely with teachers to provide consistent classroom support and help pupils engage with their learning in a specialist setting.

The role is offered on a short-term or long-term basis, with a PAYE pay structure and market-leading rates. Training and CPD opportunities are provided along with a dedicated consultant to assist with onboarding.