SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Kirklees
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Temp-to-Perm
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Term-Time
Salary: £90 - £95 per day

NextGen are recruiting for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and friendly specialist school in Huddersfield.

The school supports pupils aged 5-18 with Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. It provides a welcoming, nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils are supported to feel safe, valued and confident.

The school has a strong focus on positive relationships, emotional wellbeing, independence, learning and personal development, helping every pupil reach their potential.

The Role

• Support pupils aged 5-18 with Autism and SEMH needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support emotional regulation, communication and engagement.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Help pupils access learning and participate positively in school life.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team.

Who We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with Autism and/or SEMH is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils aged 5-18 is advantageous.
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident supporting behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Reliable, adaptable and a strong team player.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Committed to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Interested? Apply today and join a friendly, supportive school where you can make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

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