SEMH Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading pay rates

Refer a friend scheme (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is working with a specialist SEMH setting in Wakefield to recruit an SEMH Teaching Assistant. The role offers short and long-term positions with both full-time and part-time options.

You will support students with SEMH needs, help manage challenging behaviour, and assist with daily activities within the classroom. The successful candidate will have SEMH experience, strong behaviour management, excellent communication and a patient, adaptable approach.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Experience in education, SEND or alternative provision settings.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with students.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs and help manage challenging behaviour.
• Encourage engagement with learning and monitor progress.
• Provide consistent support throughout the school day.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Education/SEND experience

Relationship building

Patient and adaptable

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Wakefield
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £100 - £120 per day

Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs?

Do you have the resilience and patience to support young people who display challenging behaviour?

Can you build positive relationships with students and provide consistent support within an education setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist setting in Wakefield supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The setting provides a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop their confidence, engagement and positive relationships.

The setting is looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant for short and long-term opportunities, with both full-time and part-time work available. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will support students with SEMH needs, helping to manage challenging behaviour, encourage engagement with learning and provide consistent support throughout the school day.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Experience working within an education, SEND or alternative provision setting
• Strong behaviour management skills
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with students
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.