SEMH Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £18,500 to £19,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 April 2026 |
| Location: | Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 205841 |
Summary
SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary School | Full Time | Immediate Start
Location: Primary School, Doncaster (DN9)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time
NextGen Teachers are seeking to recruit a committed and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Doncaster (DN9). This full-time role involves supporting Year 4 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them engage positively with learning and school life.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, understanding, and passionate about supporting children who may experience emotional or behavioural challenges.
This role is Monday - Friday (term-time only) from 8:30am - 3:30pm however, there is also the opportunity for extra pay / hours for the schools After-School club fro 3:30pm - 5:30pm for any candidates who and Interested and who have a Level 3 Qualification. This is desirable but not essential to take on.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 and small group support for Year 4 pupils with SEMH needs.
Provide 1:1 and small group support for Year 4 pupils with SEMH needs.
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Support pupils in developing positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social skills.
Support pupils in developing positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social skills.
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Work closely with the class teacher to deliver structured learning activities and behaviour support strategies.
Work closely with the class teacher to deliver structured learning activities and behaviour support strategies.
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Help create a safe, consistent, and supportive classroom environment.
Help create a safe, consistent, and supportive classroom environment.
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Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to support their confidence and engagement.
Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to support their confidence and engagement.
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Support pupils during lessons, transitions, and unstructured times throughout the school day.
Support pupils during lessons, transitions, and unstructured times throughout the school day.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
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Experience working with children with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional support needs (in school or similar settings).
Experience working with children with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional support needs (in school or similar settings).
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A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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The ability to de-escalate challenging behaviour and support positive outcomes.
The ability to de-escalate challenging behaviour and support positive outcomes.
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A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
What the School Offers
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A supportive and friendly staff team.
A supportive and friendly staff team.
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Opportunities for training and professional development.
Opportunities for training and professional development.
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A rewarding role making a real difference in the lives of pupils who need additional support.
A rewarding role making a real difference in the lives of pupils who need additional support.
Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.
Location: Primary School, Doncaster (DN9)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time
NextGen Teachers are seeking to recruit a committed and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Doncaster (DN9). This full-time role involves supporting Year 4 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them engage positively with learning and school life.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, understanding, and passionate about supporting children who may experience emotional or behavioural challenges.
This role is Monday - Friday (term-time only) from 8:30am - 3:30pm however, there is also the opportunity for extra pay / hours for the schools After-School club fro 3:30pm - 5:30pm for any candidates who and Interested and who have a Level 3 Qualification. This is desirable but not essential to take on.
Key Responsibilities
-
Provide 1:1 and small group support for Year 4 pupils with SEMH needs.
Provide 1:1 and small group support for Year 4 pupils with SEMH needs.
-
Support pupils in developing positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social skills.
Support pupils in developing positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social skills.
-
Work closely with the class teacher to deliver structured learning activities and behaviour support strategies.
Work closely with the class teacher to deliver structured learning activities and behaviour support strategies.
-
Help create a safe, consistent, and supportive classroom environment.
Help create a safe, consistent, and supportive classroom environment.
-
Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to support their confidence and engagement.
Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to support their confidence and engagement.
-
Support pupils during lessons, transitions, and unstructured times throughout the school day.
Support pupils during lessons, transitions, and unstructured times throughout the school day.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
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Experience working with children with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional support needs (in school or similar settings).
Experience working with children with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional support needs (in school or similar settings).
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A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
-
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
-
The ability to de-escalate challenging behaviour and support positive outcomes.
The ability to de-escalate challenging behaviour and support positive outcomes.
-
A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
What the School Offers
-
A supportive and friendly staff team.
A supportive and friendly staff team.
-
Opportunities for training and professional development.
Opportunities for training and professional development.
-
A rewarding role making a real difference in the lives of pupils who need additional support.
A rewarding role making a real difference in the lives of pupils who need additional support.
Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.