SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job Title

SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH Specialist)

Barnsley

Term-time only, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (aligned with school hours)

£88.94 - £110 per day (inclusive of holiday pay, commensurate with expertise)

Become a Pillar of Support in Barnsley

Are you an empathetic and dedicated practitioner, driven to foster a positive learning environment for students with complex needs? We are seeking a nurturing and proactive Team Teach-trained Teaching Assistant to integrate into a supportive school team.

• Competitive & Rewarding Earnings: Receive a daily rate of £88.94 to £110, a reflection of your valuable skillset and direct impact within the classroom.
• Stability & Deep Impact: We facilitate long-term placements in one school community, allowing you to build trust, witness progress, and become a consistent figure in your students' educational journey.
• Investment in Your Development: Benefit from our commitment to your growth through fully accredited continuous professional development (CPD), covering areas like de‑escalation, trauma‑aware approaches, and current safeguarding protocols.
• Recommend & Earn: Know a fantastic education professional? Refer them to us, and once they join, you'll receive a £75 Love2
  
  Shop voucher as our token of appreciation.

• Proven background in an educational, youth support, or mentoring capacity, preferably within SEMH, Special Educational Needs (SEN), or a similar pastoral setting.
• Valid, practical experience applying Team Teach strategies to promote safe, supportive, and positive interventions.
• An unwavering commitment to safeguarding and child welfare, underpinned by a robust understanding of pastoral care duties.
• An Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service, or the willingness to process a new application immediately.
• The capability to supply two professional references that validate your aptitude for working with vulnerable children and young adults.

Take the Next Step in Your Career:

If you are passionate about contributing to an environment where every small achievement is celebrated, and you seek a role with genuine purpose, we encourage you to apply.

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