SEMH Teaching Assistant - Secondary

Academic Appointments Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Leeds to support at-risk students on a full-time basis. The role offers the chance to make a significant impact by providing direct assistance to help students progress academically and socially. Candidates with experience in education and caring personalities are encouraged to apply, with opportunities for a permanent position available.

Benefits

Recommend a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in mainstream or alternative education settings.
• Team Teach certificate preferred but not essential.
• Two references required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to at-risk students.
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies.
• Promote good behaviour through positive reinforcement.

Skills

Experience in an educational setting

Experience with students with challenging behaviour

Caring attitude

Education

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Team Teach certificate (preferred)

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Secondary, Leeds

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

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

Who are we looking for?

• Experience in an educational setting, either in mainstream schools or alternative provisions.
• Experience working with students with challenging behaviour.
• A confident, caring, and assertive personality.

What to expect?

• Patience, confidence, and a caring attitude are essential, as the student has complex social, emotional, and mental health issues.
• Use of Team Teach positive behaviour management strategies may be required.
• Positive reinforcement when the student displays good behaviour.

What we need from you:

• Two references.
• A valid Enhanced DBS Certificate or willingness to obtain one (assistance available).
• Team Teach positive behaviour management certificate preferred but not essential.

If this role interests you, please ‘Apply Now’ or contact Laura at [e-mail] or call 0113 390 1009 for more details.

Rate of pay depends on experience and payroll method.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

We offer a "recommend a friend" scheme.

Policies, including our ‘Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy’, are available on our website.

Academic Appointments Limited has been supporting schools across Yorkshire for 20 years.

Date Posted: 2025-06-04

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