SEMH Teaching Assistant: Empower Students, Build Resilience

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

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.