SEMH Primary TA - Leeds - September Start

Do you have the resilience and empathy to help a child turn a challenging day into a positive breakthrough?Are you looking for a flexible role where you can truly make a difference to a young person's emotional and academic well-being?Could you be the calm, consistent role model that a primary school pupil in Leeds needs this coming September? Randstad Education is currently recruiting specialised Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) Teaching Assistants to join our primary supply team in Leeds. Starting this September, this is an excellent opportunity for dedicated individuals who want to provide vital behavioural and emotional support to children in mainstream primary settings while enjoying complete control over their working week.

The Role As a supply SEMH TA, you will be working with children who require extra support to manage their emotions, navigate social situations, and engage safely with their learning.

Key Responsibilities: • Nurturing Support: Work 1:1 or with small groups of primary pupils exhibiting challenging behaviours or emotional vulnerabilities.

• De-escalation: Implement positive behaviour management techniques and recognise early triggers to de-escalate stressful situations calmly.


• Confidence Building: Help children build self-esteem, coping mechanisms, and emotional regulation skills.


• Collaboration: Partner with class teachers and SENDCo's to create an inclusive, safe environment for the pupil.

Requirements • Essential: Applicants must have UK experience supporting children with SEMH, behavioural, or additional needs within a school or specialised care setting.

• A patient, non-judgemental, and highly resilient approach to managing challenging behaviour.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly with vulnerable young people.


• An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete one).

What We Offer • Flexibility: Manage your availability easily via our worker app, choose day-to-day shifts or long-term placements.

• Competitive Pay: Excellent daily rates paid weekly every Friday via PAYE.


• CPD Opportunities: Free access to professional training courses, including Safeguarding.


• Referral Scheme: Earn £300 in high street vouchers for every educational professional you refer to us.

How to Apply If you have the required UK experience and are ready to support Leeds pupils who need it most this September, get in touch with our specialist team today:

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