Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary

FULL TIME – Term Time only

Temporary -to- Permanent

£24,000 - £26,000

Smile Education South Yorkshire is working in partnership with an Academy Trust based in South Yorkshire. They need a SEMH Teaching Assistant for their primary school, long term and permanent for the right candidate.

For this specialist role you will need to be resilient and able to work with small groups of pupils, 1:1 and off site. You will also need experience in support & counselling children with SEND.

Being personable, happy and having a positive attitude to be able to support & educate children who have had a difficult journey within school, so far.

Some children may have speech difficulties themselves and all have additional needs of some form of ADHD, ODD, dyslexia, autism, mild learning difficulties, SEMH, anxiety.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant must have:

2 education-based references

You must have a UK teaching experience.

Experience and knowledge with ADHD, ODD, dyslexia, autism

Experience with EHCP’s

Good approach to behaviour management

A determined, hard-working attitudeWhat the role offers you:

FULL TIME

Term Time only

Temporary -to- Permanent

£24,000 - £26,000

Start date January 2025

You will join a staff body who are fun, dedicated, hardworking and professional, who will work together to support you in reaching your potential.

You will be able to start in the role immediately on a full-time basis

About you:

You will have knowledge on the UK curriculum and learning stages. Beneficial traits for this role include patience, drive, and approachability.

the perfect employment opportunity to suit your needs and requirements.

You will follow Smile Educations quick and easy application process which includes a video interview with your dedicated consultant. Please submit your most up to date CV or email this over to (url removed), for more information please call: (phone number removed)

Apply now and help us create a thriving and inspiring learning environment for students. Your dedication and enthusiasm are the key to our success! 

Please be aware we do not offer sponsorships, valid RTW documents are required, including visa and a share code.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be required to undergo compliance checks, including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS, and Qualifications checks.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications