SEMH Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Leeds/Bradford; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational supply agency is seeking a passionate SEMH Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in Leeds. The role involves supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs within a dedicated team, focusing on their educational and behavioral development. The position offers excellent daily rates, professional development opportunities, and the potential for career progression.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young adults with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to work on education and behavioural needs.
• Passion for working with children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a small group basis.
• Assist in educational and behavioural development.
• Work as part of an established team.

Skills

Understanding of SEMH needs

Teamwork

Passion for children's progress

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Leeds
£90 110 per day

Start date: September 2025

The School and Role:

This small, SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health needs) School, based in Leeds are looking to appoint a passionate SEMH Teaching Assistant on a Full-Time basis. Working in this SEMH School as part of an established team, the desired Behaviour Support Worker will be working on a small group basis with pupils with SEMH. This will require working with pupils on their education whilst also working with them on their behavioural needs. Team Teach training can be provided for the correct candidate. This school is great for job progression as the school is always keen to help Teaching Assistant s progress in their career and work within the school. This Full-Time role is long term and potentially permanent if successful.

Requirements:

The desired SEMH Teaching Assistant will have

• A passion for working with children with additional needs
• Experience of working with children and young adults with challenging behaviour previously
• Understanding of how to work with children with SEMH whilst focusing on both there educational and additional needs.
• A passion for the progress of children with SEMH needs
• An ability to work as part of a team

What we offer:
As a SEMH Teaching Assistant and being part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us:
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)