SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Pontefract
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: Primary SEN Support
Reference: WFSEMHAC
Salary: £90 - 120 per day
Job Published: 3 days ago

1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant – Year 5

Location: Pontefract
Salary: £90–£120 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: Immediate

Be the steady hand that makes the difference

We’re looking for a patient and resilient Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a Year 5 pupil who has social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and presents with challenging behaviour. This is a role where building trust and offering consistency is key—you’ll be the person this child can rely on.

What you’ll be doing

  • Providing 1:1 support in class, helping the pupil access learning

  • Using positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques

  • Supporting social and emotional development, encouraging confidence and self-regulation

  • Working with the class teacher, SENCO and parents to keep support consistent

  • Creating a calm, structured environment where the pupil feels safe and understood

What we’re looking for

  • Experience supporting children with SEMH and behaviour needs

  • A calm, empathetic and resilient personality

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Someone who celebrates the small steps and keeps going when things get tough

Why join Protocol Education?

  • Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella deductions

  • FREE access to our online CPD Academy, including behaviour and SEMH training

  • A dedicated local consultant who understands SEMH roles

  • Opportunities across mainstream, SEN and alternative provisions

  • Referral rewards when you recommend friends

✨ Some days will be challenging, but every day you’ll be making an impact. If you’ve got the patience, positivity and persistence for this role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a chat about the role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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