SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)

Protocol Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited invites applications for a SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistant providing dedicated 1:1 support in a Leeds primary school (LS4). Immediate start, full-time term-time schedule.

The role focuses on supporting a pupil with SEN and SEMH needs, implementing behaviour strategies, and promoting emotional regulation and independence. Experience in similar settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN and/or SEMH needs is essential.
• Experience working on a 1:1 basis within a school, alternative provision or similar setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Supporting the pupil both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and interventions.
• Encouraging emotional regulation, confidence and independence.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school staff.
• Monitoring progress and contributing to support plans and reviews.

Skills

SEN/SEMH experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Calm demeanor

Education

Relevant qualifications desirable

Job description

SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)

Location: LS4, Leeds
Full-Time | Term Time Only
Immediate Start Available

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil in a welcoming primary school in the LS4 area of Leeds.

This is a full-time role ideal for someone who has previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and who can build strong, trusting relationships while promoting engagement and positive outcomes.

The Role

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Supporting the pupil both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and interventions.
• Encouraging emotional regulation, confidence and independence.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school staff.
• Monitoring progress and contributing to support plans and reviews.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN and/or SEMH needs is essential.
• Experience working on a 1:1 basis within a school, alternative provision or similar setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships and act as a consistent role model.
• A proactive and resilient attitude.
• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential where significant experience can be demonstrated.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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