Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Leeds
Salary: GBP85 - GBP95 per day
Job Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: Immediately

About the Role:
Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Leeds. This full-time role focuses on supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to engage with their learning and overcome behavioural challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
· Providing 1:1 and group support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them manage their emotions and behaviours within the school environment.
· Supporting the class teacher and SENCO in delivering tailored interventions and strategies that promote positive learning experiences.
· Building strong, positive relationships with students to improve their engagement, emotional wellbeing, and overall development.
· Implementing behaviour management techniques and creating a nurturing, safe learning space.
Requirements:
· Team Teach qualification is essential (you must have completed the training or be willing to complete it before starting the role).
· Previous experience working with students with SEMH needs, particularly those with emotional, behavioural, or mental health challenges.
· Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
· Excellent communication skills and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits:
· Competitive daily rates of GBP85 - GBP95, paid weekly.
· Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
· A rewarding and supportive working environment.
· The chance to play a key role in transforming the lives of children with SEMH needs.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years

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If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
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