Teaching Assistant

REESON Education; Loversall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is looking for a driven SEMH Teaching Assistant to work in a structured school in Doncaster. This role involves providing one-to-one and small-group guidance to help pupils stay focused and manage challenges. Candidates should have experience in a school or SEMH setting, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle difficult situations. The position offers a daily rate of £90-120 based on experience, with flexible options for both full-time and part-time work.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Flexible full-time and part-time options

Access to development opportunities

Professional working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH), or youth work.
• Strong confidence in handling behaviour plans.
• Ability to handle challenging situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, goal-driven support based on individual needs.
• Help pupils stay on task with structured activities.
• Apply strategies that build self-control and decision-making.

Skills

Strong communication abilities

Experience with SEMH

Independent work style

Job description

Are you a driven and dependable SEMH Teaching Assistant ready to take on a role where your judgement, resilience, and clear communication make a direct impact?

Reeson Education are looking for a confident SEMH Teaching Assistant to work in a focused and structured school environment in Doncaster (DN4). This position of SEMH Teaching Assistant suits someone practical, disciplined, and able to work independently while maintaining strong professional standards.

About the Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide targeted one-to-one and small-group guidance, helping pupils stay focused, manage challenges, and remain on track with learning. You will follow established behaviour frameworks and contribute to a stable, consistent learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Targeted Guidance: Deliver clear, goal-driven support based on individual needs
• Learning Assistance: Help pupils stay on task through structured activities and planned interventions
• Behaviour Management: Apply strategies that build self-control, resilience, and constructive decision-making
• Progress Tracking: Record essential information and share updates with staff
• Professional Coordination: Work efficiently with teachers, families, and external agencies when required

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience in a school, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH), youth work, or similar structured setting
• Strong communication abilities and confidence working with behaviour plans
• A steady, consistent approach when handling challenging situations
• A proactive, independent working style and reliability
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply through Reeson Education

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate of £90-120 based on experience
• Flexible full-time and part-time options
• Access to development opportunities and relevant training
• A professional and well-organised working environment
• The chance to make a clear and measurable impact

Important Notes

This role requires strong safeguarding awareness. Successful applicants must meet all safer recruitment checks, including holding an enhanced DBS on the update service or being willing to apply for one.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%.