Do you have the resilience, empathy and dedication to support young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
New Directions Education is currently seeking a passionate and committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students within specialist provisions and mainstream secondary schools across the Leeds area. Due to increasing demand, we are looking for individuals who can commit to a full-time schedule and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people who require additional support to succeed both academically and personally.
This rewarding role is ideal for candidates with experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, autism, ADHD, trauma, or other additional learning needs.
The Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, build positive relationships and develop the confidence needed to thrive within education.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing one-to-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs
Building trusted relationships and acting as a positive role model
Supporting students to regulate emotions and develop social skills
Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities
Promoting positive behaviour and implementing behaviour support strategies
Encouraging attendance, participation and achievement
Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
Supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom environment
What We’re Looking For
Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs
A calm, consistent and patient approach
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
The ability to remain resilient in challenging situations
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
Experience within education, youth work, care, coaching, support work or similar settings is highly desirable
Availability to work 5 days per week is strongly preferred
Make a Difference Every Day
Working as an SEMH Teaching Assistant is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to transform lives, inspire confidence, and help young people reach their potential despite the challenges they may face.
If you’re ready for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and every day makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
A dedicated and expert Account Manager
Regular and varied supply work
Competitive rates of pay
Potential long-term teaching roles
Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
A network of branches across the UK
Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
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