SEMH Support Specialist — Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Just Teachers Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Teachers Ltd is seeking dedicated and resilient Behaviour Teaching Assistants to join a newly established Alternative Provision within a secondary school in Doncaster. This full-time position is available from September 2026 on a temp-to-perm basis, offering long-term employment for successful candidates.

You will support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, implement behaviour plans, build positive relationships and collaborate with staff and external agencies to meet

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Education, Childcare, Youth Work, Psychology or a related field.
• Proven experience of supporting children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Strong knowledge of behaviour management strategies and safeguarding practices.
• Two education or school-based references.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach with vulnerable learners.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges within the Alternative Provision setting.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students to promote engagement, attendance and learning.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and individual intervention plans in line with school policies.
• Support students both in the classroom and during intervention sessions to encourage academic and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external agencies to meet students’ individual needs.

Skills

Behaviour management

Safeguarding practices

Education

Relevant qualifications in Education, Childcare, Youth Work, Psychology or a related field

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Job description

Just Teachers Ltd is seeking dedicated and resilient Behaviour Teaching Assistants to join a newly established Alternative Provision within a secondary school in Doncaster. This full-time position is available from September 2026 on a temp-to-perm basis, offering long-term employment for successful candidates.

You will support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, implement behaviour plans, build positive relationships and collaborate with staff and external agencies to meet