SEMH Teaching Assistant

Milk Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

CPD courses

Job summary

Milk Education are recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils across local schools. No prior education experience required beyond care background; applicants should be patient, compassionate and have strong communication skills.

You will work with teachers to support learning, manage behaviour, and help pupils with SEMH and SEND needs in a safe environment. The role offers transferability of care skills, a fast-track registration process, and access to Milk Academy training.

Qualifications

• Patients and compassionate approach to support learners
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to complete safeguarding checks

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils
• Supporting children and young people with their learning and development
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEND and SEMH
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Creating a safe, calm and inclusive environment
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff
• Following individual support plans and school procedures
• Encouraging pupils to engage positively with learning and school life
• Using your existing care and support skills to adapt to individual needs
• Getting involved in wider school activities and becoming part of the school team

Skills

Patient

Compassionate

Resilient

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Milk Education are currently recruiting for Teaching Assistants across local schools, offering an exciting opportunity for people with a care background and transferable skills to move into a career in education.

If you have experience supporting children, young people or adults in care, residential, support work, healthcare or similar settings, your existing skills could transfer incredibly well into a school environment.

You don’t necessarily need previous experience working in education. We’re looking for people who are patient, compassionate, resilient and confident building positive relationships, with a genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.

About Us:

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we’re a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support as you take your first steps into education!

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils

• Supporting children and young people with their learning and development

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils

• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEND and SEMH

• Helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills

• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour

• Creating a safe, calm and inclusive environment

• Working closely with teachers and other support staff

• Following individual support plans and school procedures

• Encouraging pupils to engage positively with learning and school life

• Using your existing care and support skills to adapt to individual needs

• Getting involved in wider school activities and becoming part of the school team

Requirements or Skills:

• Previous experience within care, support work, healthcare, residential care, youth work or a similar environment

• Transferable experience supporting vulnerable children, young people or adults

• A patient, compassionate and understanding approach

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to build positive relationships and establish trust

• Resilience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations

• A flexible and proactive approach with a willingness to get stuck in

• A genuine interest in developing a career within education

• Experience or knowledge of SEND, SEMH or autism is desirable but not essential

• A willingness to learn and develop new skills within a school environment

• A willingness to complete the required safeguarding and compliance checks

Benefits:

• The opportunity to transfer your existing care skills into a career in education

• Day-to-day and long-term supply opportunities available

• Flexible working to suit your availability and commitments

• The opportunity to gain experience across a range of schools and settings

• Competitive rates of pay

• Potential long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities

• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement, including Safeguarding, SEND and Behaviour

• Access to further accredited training through Milk Academy

• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths

• Speedy registration process and fast-track compliance

• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and school guides, so you walk in ready on day one

• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub

• 24/7 support from your personal consultant throughout your journey

• The opportunity to develop your education career with ongoing support from Milk Education

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website.

Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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