Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application. Are you a driven and dependable SEMH Teaching Assistant ready to take on a role where your judgement, resilience, and clear communication make a direct impact? Reeson Education are looking for a confident SEMH Teaching Assistant to work in a focused and structured school environment in Wakefield (WF3). This position of SEMH Teaching Assistant suits someone practical, disciplined, and able to work independently while maintaining strong professional standards. About the Role:As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide targeted one-to-one and small-group guidance, helping pupils stay focused, manage challenges, and remain on track with learning. You will follow established behaviour frameworks and contribute to a stable, consistent learning environment. Key Responsibilities as SEMH Teaching Assistant: Targeted Guidance: Deliver clear, goal-driven support based on individual needs Learning Assistance: Help pupils stay on task through structured activities and planned interventions Behaviour Management: Apply strategies that build self-control, resilience, and constructive decision-making Progress Tracking: Record essential information and share updates with staff Professional Coordination: Work efficiently with teachers, families, and external agencies when required To succeed as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will need: Experience in a school, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH), youth work, or similar structured setting Strong communication abilities and confidence working with behaviour plans A steady, consistent approach when handling challenging situations A proactive, independent working style and reliability An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply through Reeson Education Benefits as an SEMH Teaching Assistant: Competitive daily rate of £90-£120 based on experience Flexible full-time and part-time options Access to development opportunities and relevant training A professional and well-organised working environment The chance to make a clear and measurable impact Please note: This role requires strong safeguarding awareness. Successful applicants must meet all safer recruitment checks, including holding an enhanced DBS on the update service or being willing to apply for one. As an ethical and independent recruitment agency, Reeson Education provide high-quality staff to schools across the UK. For more information or to apply for the Teaching Assistant role, please contact our consultant Mitch Stringer,email: phone: (). We look forward to welcoming a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to our team. Reeson Education: Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence. We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike. At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London. Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults. xehkeey Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%