SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Wyke, West Yorkshire
Salary: £90 - £100 (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time Opportunity
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a SEMH Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs? Are you a SEMH Teaching Assistant who holds resilience, empathy and commitment to help pupils thrive in a nurturing and inclusive environment?
We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a caring and forward-thinking school in Wyke, where every child is valued and supported to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEMH needs, both in and out of the classroom
• Build trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe, understood and motivated
• Support behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation techniques
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals
• Contribute to personalised learning plans and interventions

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs (school or care setting)
• A calm, patient and compassionate approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and safeguarding

To apply, please submit your CV directly to the job advertisement or call the office to discuss on 0113 733 500


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.