Full job descriptionTeaching Assistant - SEMH Support
Rotherham | Full Time | Immediate Start
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary provision in Rotherham. This full-time role involves providing 1:1 support to a secondary-aged pupil with SEMH and behavioural needs, helping them engage positively with education and achieve their full potential.
This is not a traditional school environment. The provision takes an alternative approach to learning, with a strong focus on vocational and practical studies designed to build confidence, independence, employability skills and positive outcomes for young people who may struggle in mainstream education.
The Role
*Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a secondary-aged pupil.
*Supporting the pupil’s social, emotional and behavioural development.
*Implementing behaviour management strategies and promoting positive choices.
*Building a strong, trusting relationship to encourage engagement and attendance.
*Supporting learning across both classroom-based and vocational activities.
*Working closely with teaching staff and wider professionals to meet the pupil’s individual needs.
*Encouraging independence, confidence and personal development.
The Ideal Candidate
*Has previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs.
*Has experience managing challenging behaviour in an educational, care, youth work or similar setting.
*Holds a Team Teach qualification or experience of Team Teach approaches (preferred).
*Is patient, resilient and able to remain calm under pressure.
*Can build positive relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
*Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
*Experience working with secondary-aged students is highly desirable.
What We Offer
*Full-time position with an immediate start.
*Competitive rates of pay.
*The opportunity to work in a rewarding and specialist educational setting.
*Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
*Potential for a long-term opportunity for the right candidate.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who thrives in a specialist setting and is committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a pupil’s educational journey while working within a unique provision that offers far more than a traditional classroom environment.
Apply today to be considered for an immediate start.