SEMH Teaching Assistant in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough | Full-Time | Long-Term Supply

Are you a resilient, compassionate, and proactive Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people?

We are currently seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) and Alternative Provision in Middlesbrough on a full-time, long-term supply basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils who require additional behavioural, social, and emotional support to achieve their full potential.

• Supporting students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs
• Working closely with teaching staff to deliver tailored interventions
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies
• Building positive relationships with pupils who may have experienced barriers to education
• Supporting both classroom learning and outdoor or vocational activities where required

• Previous experience working with children or young people in education, care, youth work, residential care, sports coaching, or similar settings
• Confident managing challenging behaviour and promoting positive engagement
• Patient, resilient, and able to establish strong professional relationships
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential

• Full-time hours with the opportunity for a long-term placement
• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist educational setting
• Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate

This role would suit experienced Teaching Assistants as well as individuals from backgrounds such as youth work, support work, mental health services, residential care, or sports coaching who are keen to transfer their skills into education.

If you're ready for a rewarding challenge and want to help young people overcome barriers to learning, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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