Unqualified Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support

Unqualified Teaching Assistant – SEMH Specialist School

Newcastle – Full-time, ongoing position.

Milk Education are partnering with a specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) school in the Newcastle area, seeking dedicated and resilient individuals to join their team.

Support secondary-aged pupils requiring specialist classroom support and may present with challenging behaviour.

This rewarding yet demanding role is ideal for individuals passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives.

Although unqualified, applicants must have recent relevant experience working with children or young people. Experience may include:

• School or classroom support
• Youth work
• Sports coaching
• Behaviour mentoring
• Care or support work
• Alternative provision experience

Responsibilities:

• Providing specialist classroom support to secondary-aged pupils.
• Supporting students with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges.
• Building positive relationships to help regulate emotions and behaviour.
• Supporting learning on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams.

You will play a key role in helping students feel safe, understood, and supported in their educational journey.

• Recent experience (within the last 2 years) working with children or young people.
• Confident supporting secondary-aged pupils.
• Experience managing or supporting challenging behaviour.
• Calm, resilient, and patient under pressure.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs.
• Works well as part of a team and follows professional guidance.

• Full-time, consistent work.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEMH setting.
• Supportive leadership team and experienced staff.
• FREE CPD training – including behaviour management and safeguarding.
• A truly rewarding role where no two days are the same.

If you are passionate about supporting young people who need guidance, structure, and positive role models, we would love to hear from you.

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Reference: INNEW