SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant

Job Title:

SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant

Location:

Leeds

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary: £110 - £130 per day

Hours:

Full-time

Job type:
Contract

Working pattern:
On-site

Posting date: 6 Oct 2026

Closing date: 5 Nov 2026

Do you have experience supporting students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour?

Are you confident in building positive relationships with young people who are unable to access mainstream education?

Can you provide consistent, patient and resilient support to help students engage positively with their education?

Teacher Active is proud to be working with an alternative provision in Leeds that supports students who are unable to access mainstream education. The provision offers a supportive and structured environment, helping young people overcome barriers to learning and develop socially, emotionally and academically.

The provision is looking for an SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant for short-term or long-term work depending on availability, with an ASAP start. The successful SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant will support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs, helping to manage challenging behaviour, encourage positive engagement and provide consistent support throughout the school day.

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour
• Experience working within an alternative provision, SEND setting or similar environment is desirable
• Strong behaviour management skills
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with students
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

£110 to £120 per day

Teacher Active Ltd

On-site

Contract

Full time

£100 to £120 per day

Teacher Active Ltd

On-site

Contract

Full time

£100 to £120 per day

Teacher Active Ltd

On-site

Contract

Full time