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 We're looking for candidates who: 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: Email: Phone: (phone number removed) WhatsApp: (phone number removed) 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