SEMH Teaching Assistant, Pontefract

DATE POSTED

Subject

Behaviour

Job Branch & Location

Yorkshire - Pontefract

Job Setting & Role

Primary - Support
Supply
£85 - £95 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

Justteachers are working with schools in the Wakefield area to recruit dedicated SEMH Teaching assistant. This role is essential in providing tailored support to pupils, helping them overcome barriers to learning and fostering positive attitudes towards education. The position is open to both part time and full time candidates looking to peruse a role immediately.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Work closely with individual pupils or small groups to support their behavioural and emotional needs.
  • Implement strategies to promote positive behaviour, engagement, and resilience in the classroom.
  • Collaborate with teachers and support staff to create a structured and inclusive learning environment.
  • Provide de-escalation support and manage challenging behaviour effectively and calmly.
  • Build trusting relationships with pupils to encourage self-confidence and positive social interactions.
  • Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure a cohesive support plan for each child.

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

  • Experience working with children with behavioural or emotional challenges, preferably in a school setting.
  • A calm, empathetic, and patient approach to supporting children.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with pupils and staff.
  • Knowledge of strategies to manage challenging behaviour and promote emotional wellbeing.
  • A valid right to work in the UK (this is a mandatory requirement).
  • An enhanced DBS check on the update service or a willingness to apply for one.
  • This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights.
Job Reference: JT25HE111050

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Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

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