SEMH Support Assistant

SEMH Support Assistant - Full-Time / Contract

Location: Halifax
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18,500 - £19,500 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Do you have the empathy, patience, and resilience to support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and autism (ASC)?
Are you ready to make a lasting impact in a specialist school that puts care, understanding, and growth at the heart of everything it does?

NextGen Teachers is proud to partner with a Specialist school in Halifax to recruit a passionate SEMH & Autism Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated and supportive team.

This role is starting ASAP after the half-term break and will be for a Fixed-Term contract until August 2026. The working hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 3:30pm and candidates must be available to start as soon as possible with no notice period.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping pupils with SEMH and ASC thrive both academically and personally.

You'll work closely with teachers and therapists to provide targeted support, build trust with students, and help them overcome barriers to learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support tailored to each pupil's needs

• Supporting emotional regulation, communication, and social skills development

• Assisting in delivering engaging, structured, and nurturing lessons

• Promoting positive behaviour through understanding, consistency, and encouragement

• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in working with children or young people with SEMH or autism (school or care background welcome)

• Calm, empathetic, and patient - with a genuine passion for helping others succeed

• A confident communicator who can build strong, trusting relationships

• Ideally qualified to Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)

• Committed to a full-time, permanent role in a specialist SEN environment

• In possession of (or willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS certificate

Apply Today!

If you're passionate about helping young people with SEMH and autism reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

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