SEMH Teaching Assistant - Flexible, Impactful Support

AMA Admin; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fast registration

Flexible hours

Culture-matched placements

APSCo Compliance+

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to work in Wakefield and surrounding areas on a supply basis, with options for day-to-day or longer-term placements starting in September.

You will support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them engage with learning and achieve personal targets while working closely with school staff to ensure a calm, supportive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or additional needs.
• Strong behaviour management and safeguarding understanding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support emotional regulation, confidence and social development.
• Collaborate with class teacher, SENCO and school team to implement support strategies.
• Help manage behavioural challenges and promote positive learning behaviours.
• Build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Promote pupil wellbeing and safety following safeguarding procedures.

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Education

Level 2/Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to work in Wakefield and surrounding areas on a supply basis, with options for day-to-day or longer-term placements starting in September.

You will support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them engage with learning and achieve personal targets while working closely with school staff to ensure a calm, supportive classroom environment.