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:
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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