SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly school culture

Professional development opportunities

Partnership with local schools

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an exceptional Teaching Assistant to join a primary setting in the UK, focusing on SEMH needs. You will support pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis, build strong relationships, and work with external professionals to remove barriers to learning.

The role offers a supportive, caring school culture with ongoing professional development and opportunities to contribute to an inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly those with SEMH needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with pupils and colleagues.
• Understanding of barriers SEMH needs pose to learning and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support SEMH pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Build positive relationships to promote inclusive learning and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with external professionals to support pupil progress.
• Contribute to a nurturing, values-driven school environment.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Calm under pressure

Relationship building

SEMH awareness

Adaptable

Communication skills

Emotion regulation interventions

External collaboration

Experience with SEMH

Desirable education qualifications

Education

Education/Child development qualification (desirable)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Important qualities in our new Teaching Assistant:

• Enthusiastic and calm under pressure
• Ability to build quick relationships with children
• Have an understanding of the barriers that SEMH needs can pose for children with their learning
• Be adaptable and able to think on your feet in challenging situations with excellent communication skills.
• Know how to use a range of interventions that will support children to develop the skills necessary to manage their emotions
• A keenness to work with external professionals to support our most vulnerable children
• Experience working with children, particularly those with SEMH needs
• Relevant qualifications in education, child development, or a related field (desirable)

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A friendly school built on its core values of kindness, ambition and honesty.
• A strong commitment to continuous professional development including working in partnership with Roundhay School and the Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership
• The chance to be part of a school that is passionate about inspiring our pupils and enabling them to reach their full potential.
• A chance to be part of a caring and nurturing environment with an exciting vision for the future
• A commitment to support you and your professional development.

Further details about the role

About Primrose Lane

Primrose Lane is a one form entry community primary school with 160 children aged 3-11. Our school is close to the centre of Boston Spa, an attractive rural village located on the outskirts of Leeds. Primrose Lane is proud of its reputation as a caring and successful school focused on learning and individual achievement. Primrose Lane is a warm, ambitious primary school where staff and pupils are proud to belong. Following a successful Ofsted inspection in September 2026, the school was recognised for its strong culture and the clear systems and processes we have developed for teaching and learning. We work hard to ensure every pupil receives high-quality, inclusive teaching tailored to their needs.

We are seeking an exceptional Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, with a particular focus on supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs on a one to one and small group basis. In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils, helping them to overcome challenges and reach their full potentialAbout Primrose Lane

About Primrose Lane

Primrose Lane is a community primary school with 200 children aged 3-11. Our school is close to the centre of Boston Spa, an attractive rural village located on the outskirts of Leeds. Primrose Lane is proud of its reputation as a caring and successful school focused on learning and individual achievement.

We are a nurturing and inclusive school, providing a broad and balanced curriculum to ensure all children within our care develop a love of learning and can make progress, no matter their background or special educational need.

Primrose Lane is currently working close with Roundhay School, an Outstanding School in North Leeds. Roundhay and Primrose Lane share a strong and purposeful collaborative partnership focused on maintaining and enhancing high teaching standards. The schools work closely to align their teaching practises with the latest educational research and Ofsted expectations. This collaboration foster a culture of continuous improvement ensuring that every pupil receives high quality, inclusive teaching tailored to their individual needs. By working together, Roundhay and Primrose Lane are committed to creating an environment where all children are supported and challenged to achieve their full academic and personal potential.

We are seeking an exceptional Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, with a particular focus on supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs on a one to one and small group basis. In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils, helping them to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.