Special Educational Needs TA
| Posting date: | 09 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £92 to £96 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2026 |
| Location: | Batley, West Yorkshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 220622 |
Summary
Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEMH)
Location: Batley, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEMH School
NextGen Teachers are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEMH school in Batley for a dedicated and resilient Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people who require additional social, emotional, and mental health support to access education and achieve their potential.
The school provides a nurturing and structured environment for pupils who may have experienced barriers to learning and require specialist support to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. The successful candidate will join a passionate team committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of their students.
The Role
As a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, you will:
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Support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs both in and out of the classroom.
Support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs both in and out of the classroom.
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Work on a one-to-one and small group basis to help pupils engage with learning.
Work on a one-to-one and small group basis to help pupils engage with learning.
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Build positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence, emotional wellbeing, and resilience.
Build positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence, emotional wellbeing, and resilience.
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Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons tailored to individual needs.
Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons tailored to individual needs.
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Support the implementation of behaviour support plans and emotional regulation strategies.
Support the implementation of behaviour support plans and emotional regulation strategies.
-
Encourage positive behaviour and help pupils develop social and communication skills.
Encourage positive behaviour and help pupils develop social and communication skills.
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Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals to support pupil progress.
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals to support pupil progress.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
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Previous experience working with children or young people with additional needs, SEMH, challenging behaviour, or within a support role.
Previous experience working with children or young people with additional needs, SEMH, challenging behaviour, or within a support role.
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A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
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Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
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The ability to remain resilient and positive in challenging situations.
The ability to remain resilient and positive in challenging situations.
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A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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Experience within education, youth work, residential care, support work, or similar settings would be highly beneficial.
Experience within education, youth work, residential care, support work, or similar settings would be highly beneficial.
What the School Offers
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A supportive and experienced leadership team.
A supportive and experienced leadership team.
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Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
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Small class sizes and a specialist approach to learning.
Small class sizes and a specialist approach to learning.
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A collaborative and welcoming staff team.
A collaborative and welcoming staff team.
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The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people.
The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people.
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A rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same.
A rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same.
About NextGen Teachers
NextGen Teachers is an education recruitment agency specialising in SEN and SEMH. We work with community schools through to multi-academy trusts across West Yorkshire, the South East of England and London, connecting educators with meaningful teaching opportunities.
We recruit for SEN qualified teachers, teaching support staff, and both short-term and long-term supply roles across Primary, Secondary and SEN schools. As a candidate with NextGen Teachers, you'll be supported by a team that genuinely cares about your career - taking the time to understand what you're looking for and matching you with schools where you can thrive and make a real difference.
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: Batley, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEMH School
NextGen Teachers are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEMH school in Batley for a dedicated and resilient Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people who require additional social, emotional, and mental health support to access education and achieve their potential.
The school provides a nurturing and structured environment for pupils who may have experienced barriers to learning and require specialist support to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. The successful candidate will join a passionate team committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of their students.
The Role
As a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, you will:
-
Support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs both in and out of the classroom.
Support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs both in and out of the classroom.
-
Work on a one-to-one and small group basis to help pupils engage with learning.
Work on a one-to-one and small group basis to help pupils engage with learning.
-
Build positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence, emotional wellbeing, and resilience.
Build positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence, emotional wellbeing, and resilience.
-
Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons tailored to individual needs.
Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons tailored to individual needs.
-
Support the implementation of behaviour support plans and emotional regulation strategies.
Support the implementation of behaviour support plans and emotional regulation strategies.
-
Encourage positive behaviour and help pupils develop social and communication skills.
Encourage positive behaviour and help pupils develop social and communication skills.
-
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals to support pupil progress.
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals to support pupil progress.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
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Previous experience working with children or young people with additional needs, SEMH, challenging behaviour, or within a support role.
Previous experience working with children or young people with additional needs, SEMH, challenging behaviour, or within a support role.
-
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
-
Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
-
The ability to remain resilient and positive in challenging situations.
The ability to remain resilient and positive in challenging situations.
-
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
-
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
-
Experience within education, youth work, residential care, support work, or similar settings would be highly beneficial.
Experience within education, youth work, residential care, support work, or similar settings would be highly beneficial.
What the School Offers
-
A supportive and experienced leadership team.
A supportive and experienced leadership team.
-
Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
-
Small class sizes and a specialist approach to learning.
Small class sizes and a specialist approach to learning.
-
A collaborative and welcoming staff team.
A collaborative and welcoming staff team.
-
The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people.
The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people.
-
A rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same.
A rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same.
About NextGen Teachers
NextGen Teachers is an education recruitment agency specialising in SEN and SEMH. We work with community schools through to multi-academy trusts across West Yorkshire, the South East of England and London, connecting educators with meaningful teaching opportunities.
We recruit for SEN qualified teachers, teaching support staff, and both short-term and long-term supply roles across Primary, Secondary and SEN schools. As a candidate with NextGen Teachers, you'll be supported by a team that genuinely cares about your career - taking the time to understand what you're looking for and matching you with schools where you can thrive and make a real difference.
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.