SEMH Teaching Assistant
North Shields – Full Time
£13.68 per hour (pre-AWR)
Start: ASAP

The Role
Vision for Education are working with PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) and alternative provision settings in North Shields to recruit a resilient and experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant. This full-time role, starting as soon as possible, involves supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs — including those who display challenging behaviour or who have been permanently excluded from mainstream school.

This is a demanding yet highly rewarding position for a skilled professional with experience in SEMH support, behaviour management, or alternative education. You will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, families, and external agencies to deliver targeted interventions, promote positive behaviour, and help pupils re-engage with learning in a highly supportive environment.

Please note: Previous experience in SEMH or PRU settings is essential. A current Team Teach qualification (or equivalent positive handling training) is highly desirable.

Requirements
The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

• Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or within PRU/alternative provision

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

• A nurturing, calm, and consistent approach

• Knowledge of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and SEMH strategies

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with vulnerable learners

• A Team Teach qualification (desirable, but training can be offered)

What We Offer
When you join Vision for Education, you benefit from:

• Variety & Flexibility – Experience a range of PRU and specialist SEMH environments

• Competitive Pay – Great rates, paid reliably through our PAYE system

• Work-Life Balance – No planning or marking outside of working hours

• Ongoing Development – Access to regular CPD and behaviour management training

• Dedicated Support – A consultant available 24/7 to offer guidance and assistance

• Future Opportunities – Pathways into long-term or permanent SEMH roles

About Us
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment agency dedicated to improving the outcomes and wellbeing of children and young people. With branches nationwide, we are proud to be an employer of choice for passionate, skilled professionals.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

How to Apply
If you are an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management skills and a passion for supporting vulnerable learners in PRU settings, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or call us on 0191 229 1386 for more information.

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