SEMH Teaching Assistant - Permanent

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Permanent

Location: Barnsley
Salary: £22,000-£24,000
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP (subject to notice period)

NextGen Teachers are recruiting a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a warm, inclusive school in Barnsley. This is a permanent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a meaningful, daily impact on pupils with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

You'll support a small, consistent group of pupils-providing structure, calm, and emotional stability to help them regulate, build trust, and engage positively with learning.

Your Responsibilities

• Support a designated group of pupils with complex SEMH needs

• Provide calm, structured guidance during lessons and transitions

• Use de-escalation strategies and emotional regulation techniques

• Build strong, trusting relationships and act as a consistent, reliable adult

• Promote a safe, nurturing, and predictable learning environment

What You Need

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or complex needs (school, care, PRU, or similar)

• Understanding of behaviour support and de-escalation

• Ability to motivate and engage pupils with diverse needs

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)

• Level 3 qualification (or willingness to work towards it)

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

What's on Offer

• £22,000-£24,000 salary

• Permanent, term-time role with a supportive and inclusive team

• Excellent development opportunities and specialist training

• A deeply rewarding position where you can genuinely change lives

If you're an experienced TA ready for the next step, apply directly to this advert - we'd love to hear from you!

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