SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant (Mainstream primary)

Randstad Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking compassionate SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistants in Leeds. You will support pupils with special needs, provide emotional support, and help them engage in classroom activities. You need relevant qualifications or significant experience, along with a flexible approach. Join us to access diverse opportunities and a supportive network.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Personal consultant support

Access to training opportunities

Referral vouchers

Qualifications

• Enhanced Child DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.
• Legal right to work in the UK without restrictions.
• Significant experience working with children with SEN/SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group support to pupils with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies.
• Facilitate social interaction and participation in activities.
• Provide consistent emotional support to anxious pupils.
• Assist with tracking pupil progress.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Resilience

Patience

Adaptability

Empathy

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Tools

Team Teach training

Makaton training

PECS training

Job description

Are you a compassionate and skilled individual who can help children with complex needs thrive in a mainstream setting?

Do you have the patience and empathy to unlock a child's full potential by supporting their social and emotional well-being?

Can you be the consistent and calm presence a pupil needs to feel safe and ready to learn?

If so, we want to hear from you! Randstad Education is actively building a pool of talented and dedicated SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistants for a variety of rewarding day-to-day and long-term opportunities in mainstream primary schools across the Leeds area.

Key Responsibilities

As an SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant, your role will be instrumental in ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment for pupils. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing bespoke one-on-one and small-group support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health challenges.
• Confidently implementing positive behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques to help pupils feel secure and focused.
• Facilitating social interaction and helping pupils to participate fully in classroom activities and with their peers.
• Acting as a trusted adult, you will provide consistent emotional support to pupils who may feel anxious or overwhelmed.
• Assisting with the tracking of pupil progress and providing accurate feedback to the class teacher and SENCO.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must possess:

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is highly desirable, or you must have significant, demonstrable experience working with children with SEN/SEMH needs.
• An Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for a new one).
• The legal right to work in the UK without any restrictions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A resilient, patient, and highly adaptable approach.
• A genuine passion for helping vulnerable pupils.
• Specific training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, or PECS is highly desirable.

Why Join the Randstad Team?

As a leading recruitment agency in the education sector, we offer:

• We ensure you are paid a fair, competitive wage for your hard work.
• You'll have a personal consultant to guide you and provide ongoing support throughout your placements.
• Access to a range of training and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Earn £300 in shopping vouchers for every successful referral of a teacher or teaching assistant.
• We work with a wide range of schools, giving you access to diverse and rewarding opportunities.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Apply today and take the next step in your career.

For additional information, you can contact the Leeds team at [e-mail] or call 01132462500.