SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant Location: Keighley Start Date: ASAP Salary: £100 - £130 per day Are you an experienced SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with…

Pay rate £100 – £130/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 21 September 2026

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Job Title: SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: Keighley
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £100 - £130 per day

Are you an experienced SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs?
Do you have experience supporting secondary-aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs?
Are you patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with young people across KS3 to KS5?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist secondary SEMH setting in Keighley. The setting supports young people across KS3 to KS5 with social, emotional and mental health needs, providing an environment focused on helping pupils engage positively with their education.

The setting is looking to take on an SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant on a short-term or long-term basis, supporting pupils across KS3 to KS5. The successful SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant will work closely with pupils and staff to provide consistent classroom support, manage challenging behaviour and help young people overcome barriers to learning.

The successful SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant will have:

Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs
Experience working with secondary-aged pupils is desirable
Experience managing challenging behaviour
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A patient and resilient approach
The ability to provide consistent support to young people
In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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