SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant — Secondary Support

TeacherActive; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Easy onboarding process

CPD courses

Market leading rates of pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant for a specialist secondary SEMH setting in Keighley. The role supports pupils across KS3 to KS5 with social, emotional and mental health needs, providing focused in-class support.

The successful candidate will have SEMH experience, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and a patient, resilient approach to help learners engage with education.

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.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and manage challenging behaviour.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Patience and resilience

Consistent support

Job description

TeacherActive is seeking an SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant for a specialist secondary SEMH setting in Keighley. The role supports pupils across KS3 to KS5 with social, emotional and mental health needs, providing focused in-class support.

The successful candidate will have SEMH experience, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and a patient, resilient approach to help learners engage with education.