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SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8, England, UK
Listing for: TeacherActive
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-27
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120 GBP Daily GBP 120.00 DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location:

Wakefield

Start Date:

ASAP
Salary: £100 - £120 per day

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs?

Are you resilient, patient and confident when supporting challenging behaviour?

Can you build positive relationships and help young people engage with their education?

Teacher Active is proud to be working with SEMH provisions in Wakefield who provide supportive learning environments for children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. These settings focus on creating safe and positive environments where pupils can develop their confidence, independence and engagement with education.

The provisions are looking to take on an SEMH Teaching Assistant for long-term or short-term opportunities. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will support pupils with their learning and emotional development, helping to manage challenging behaviour while building positive relationships and encouraging engagement in the classroom.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs
Experience managing challenging behaviour
A patient, resilient and supportive approach
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
A positive and adaptable attitude
In return for the above you can expect to receive:

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 £200 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.

If you are interested in this SEMH Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL:
CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed)

About Teacher Active

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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

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
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