SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Leeds Start Date: ASAP Salary: £100 - £120 per day Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental…

Pay rate £100 – £120/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 29 September 2026

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Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Leeds
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £100 - £120 per day

Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs?

Do you have the resilience and patience to support young people who display challenging behaviour?

Can you build positive relationships with students and provide consistent support within an education setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist setting in Leeds supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The setting provides a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop their confidence, engagement and positive relationships.

The setting is looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant for short and long-term opportunities, with both full-time and part-time work available. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will support students with SEMH needs, helping to manage challenging behaviour, encourage engagement with learning and provide consistent support throughout the school day.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Experience working within an education, SEND or alternative provision setting
• Strong behaviour management skills
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with students
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

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 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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