SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant

1:1 SEMH/SEND Teaching Assistant

• Location: Wakefield / Leeds / Huddersfield / Halifax 
• Contract: Full-time / Term-time only
• Pay: £92 - £105 a day 

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 SEMH/SEND Teaching Assistant to join our West Yorkshire Schools. This role involves working closely with a pupil who has Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and/or additional needs and disabilities. You'll be providing tailored, consistent support to help them engage positively in learning and school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualised 1:1 support to a pupil with SEMH/SEND needs.
• Help the pupil regulate emotions, develop social skills, and build resilience.
• Implement strategies from EHCPs, behaviour plans and staff guidance.
• Work collaboratively with SENCO, class teachers and external professionals.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for the pupil.
• Support academic tasks, engagement in lessons and positive behaviour.
• Record and report progress, incidents and achievements appropriately.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, empathetic and calm under pressure.
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with young people.
• Confident using de-escalation strategies and restorative approaches.
• Adaptable and proactive, with a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Experienced in SEMH/SEND settings (desirable but not essential).
• Willing to undertake relevant training.

If you think this is the ideal role for you, please click ‘Apply’ and send your CV.

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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.
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