SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant: Transform Behavioral Support

Academics; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 17,077 - 20,295; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily remuneration with AD

Fully funded CPD library

£75 Love2Shop voucher per referral

Diverse placement opportunities across

Dedicated SEMH consultant

Job summary

Academics is seeking a patient SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our bank of specialist staff in Doncaster. You will build trusting relationships with pupils, deliver targeted interventions, and adapt environments to support emotional regulation and learning.

The role is temporary, term‑time only (Mon‑Fri) with a daily rate of £92.56–£110 and higher pay bands based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Teaching Assistant award, or equivalent youth work/care background.
• Experience with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, or adverse childhood experiences in education, care, or youth justice contexts.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willing to apply fresh).
• Two strong professional referees from recent employment.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviours or trauma‑informed needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support emotional literacy, conflict resolution, and self‑regulation.
• Adapt materials and environments to reduce cognitive load and sensory triggers.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral leads and external agencies to implement personalised behaviour plans and EHCP outcomes.
• De‑escalate tense situations with calm, non‑personalised language and proactive redirection.
• Support pupils during transitions to maintain continuity and security.

Skills

SEMH experience

Enhanced DBS

Level 3 TA

Behaviour support

Trauma‑informed

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant award

Youth work/care background

Job description

Academics is seeking a patient SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our bank of specialist staff in Doncaster. You will build trusting relationships with pupils, deliver targeted interventions, and adapt environments to support emotional regulation and learning.

The role is temporary, term‑time only (Mon‑Fri) with a daily rate of £92.56–£110 and higher pay bands based on experience and qualifications.