SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1, England, UK

Listing for: TeachMatch Educational Recruitment Agency

Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-02-28

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Youth Development, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational
Social Work
Youth Development, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: West Yorkshire

Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary to Permanent

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need a different approach to learning?

We are working with Alternative Provisions and specialist settings supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many pupils have experienced barriers to mainstream education and require consistent, patient and nurturing adults.

The Role

Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
Managing challenging behaviour using restorative approaches
Supporting emotional regulation and social skills development
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
Encouraging engagement in education and positive outcomes

The Ideal Candidate

Experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour or vulnerable young people
Calm, resilient and consistent approach
Strong behaviour management skills
Youth work, or care backgrounds welcome

This is a highly rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day.

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