SEMH Teaching Assistant: Calm, Impactful Support

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

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.