SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Huddersfield

Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Start Date: September

Salary: £19500 - £21500 per annum (depending on experience)

We're looking for a resilient, caring and enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 5-18 with SEMH, Autism, ADHD, anxiety and communication and learning needs. You'll work in a small, supportive setting where building trust, managing behaviour and helping young people develop confidence and independence are at the heart of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils aged 5-18 with SEMH and additional needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and provide consistent emotional support.
• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, communication and learning needs.
• Help manage challenging behaviour using calm, positive and consistent strategies.
• Support learning, confidence and independence while working closely with teachers and wider staff.

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH and additional needs.
• A calm, patient and compassionate approach with strong behaviour management skills.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, anxiety or communication needs is desirable.
• Confident building positive relationships with pupils and helping them develop trust and independence.
• Reliable, resilient and adaptable, with a genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed.

If you're passionate about supporting young people with SEMH and ready for a rewarding new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

Alternatively, contact Philippa at philippa@nextgenteachers.co.uk for more information. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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