Overview
Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEMH/SEND Provision
Location: Halifax-area, West Yorkshire
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (based on 39 working weeks, dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent, Term-time (39 weeks + 6 weeks holiday)
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier for the right candidate)
Simply Education is recruiting on behalf of a therapeutic specialist SEMH/SEND provision in the Halifax area that supports pupils aged 7-18. With a focus on trauma-informed practice and personalised support, this setting employs interventions such as Lego Therapy, Drawing & Talking, and Speech & Language to nurture emotional regulation, self-confidence, and communication skills
Requirements
* Have experience working in mainstream and/or SEN educational settings
* Are skilled at delivering targeted interventions
* Have an awareness of phonics instruction
* Are emotionally resilient and can build trust with vulnerable students
Key Responsibilities
* Provide one-to-one, small‑group, and classroom support for core curriculum and interventions
* Assist with emotional and behavioural regulation strategies
* Help prepare learning materials, monitor progress, and report barriers to learning
* Support phonics delivery and scaffold literacy development
* Liaise with teachers, therapists, parents, and carers
* Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing activities
Ideal Candidate Profile
* A minimum of 2 years' experience in mainstream or SEN settings
* Understanding of phonics strategies and early literacy instruction
* Training or experience in SEMH, therapeutic, or trauma-informed approaches
* Emotionally strong, adaptable, and empathetic
* Committed to promoting safeguarding and student welfare
Why Join This Provision
* Be part of a supportive, therapeutic team delivering engaging and effective interventions
* Join a setting committed to holistic, trauma-informed education
* Access to professional development and training opportunities
* Term-time working offering excellent work-life balance
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV via this advert. For more information, contact Josh at Simply Education:
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Please note: All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check, provide two professional references from the past two years, and complete a full application in line with safeguarding requirements
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