SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary

Academic Appointments; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary SEMH Teaching Assistant position in Wakefield to support at-risk students aged 5-11. Candidates must have educational experience and the ability to manage challenging behaviors effectively. This role offers the opportunity for a permanent position for the right individual.

Benefits

Recommendation bonus

Re-registration bonus

Opportunity to gain diverse educational experience

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting preferred.
• History of working with students with challenging behaviour.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for students with SEMH needs.
• Implement positive behavior management strategies.
• Encourage good behaviors and emotional management.

Skills

Patience

Confidence

Caring attitude

Assertiveness

Education

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Team teach Positive behaviour management certificate

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SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary, Wakefield

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Client:

Academic Appointments

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently working with a small Primary SEMH provision for pupils aged between 5 and 11 years old. All pupils at this setting have profound social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) - many pupils have communication and interaction needs as well.

This role is to start in ASAP on a full time ongoing basis with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidates.

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will be given an opportunity to make a positive impact on some of the most at-risk students in the area and to provide 1:1 support for a child to progress to the next stages of their education.

Who are we looking for?

A successful candidate would:

• Have experience in an educational setting either in mainstream schools or any other alternative provision.
• A history of working with students with challenging behaviour.
• A confident, caring, and assertive personality

What to expect?

• Working in this setting requires patience, confidence, and a caring attitude as the student has complex social, emotional, and mental health issues which need to be managed.
• The student has difficulties in displaying these emotions in a productive way so the use of Team Teach positive behaviour management strategies may be needed.
• The student will require positive re enforcement from you when they display good behaviours.

Benefits of Supply Teaching with Academic Appointments:

• Opportunity to gain experience from a wide range of educational establishments.
• Specialist divisions catered towards your specific needs; Permanent, Auxiliary, Tuition & Intervention, Special Educational Needs-, Short- and Long-Term Supply.

What we need from you:

• 2x references.
• A valid Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to obtain one (we can assist with this part).
• Team teach Positive behaviour management certificate preferred but not essential.

If this is the role for you then please ‘Apply Now’ or, for more details contact [emailprotected] or 0113 390 1009.

Rate of pay is dependent on current grade, experience and payroll method.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and referencing.

We offer a recommend a friend scheme and re-registration bonus.

Policies, including our ‘Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy’, can be found on our website.

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