Teaching Assistant

Are you a disciplined and reliable SEMH Teaching Assistant who can operate with control, consistency, and clear expectations in a Post-16 specialist SEND environment?

Reeson Education are recruiting a confident SEMH Teaching Assistant to support a developing Post-16 provision in Doncaster (DN6). This role sits within a structured and expanding specialist setting focused on delivering high-quality outcomes, strong behaviour standards, and clear progression pathways for learners.

About the SEMH Teaching Assistant Role:As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide direct support to Post-16 learners with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. You will work within a defined framework, supporting structured learning, reinforcing behaviour expectations, and contributing to measurable progress in line with performance and outcome targets.

Key Responsibilities as SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Targeted Support: Deliver focused one-to-one and small-group support aligned with individual learning and behaviour plans.
• Behaviour Management: Apply consistent, structured strategies to maintain control, focus, and engagement.
• Routine & Structure: Reinforce clear expectations, transitions, and daily routines across the provision.
• Progress Monitoring: Track engagement, behaviour, and outcomes in line with KPI frameworks.
• Professional Coordination: Work efficiently with teaching staff, leadership, and external professionals to maintain standards.

To succeed as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will need:

• Experience in SEMH, SEN, Post-16, or alternative provision settings.
• A strong presence with clear, direct communication.
• Confidence managing behaviour through structured and consistent approaches.
• An organised, proactive, and outcome-focused mindset.
• Understanding of safeguarding and performance-driven environments.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply through Reeson Education.

Benefits as SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Competitive daily rate of £90-£120 depending on experience.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• Involvement in a growing Post-16 SEND provision with clear direction.
• Access to training aligned with specialist frameworks and delivery models.
• A direct role in supporting measurable learner outcomes and progression.

Please note: This role requires strong safeguarding awareness. All applicants must meet full safer-recruitment checks, including holding an enhanced DBS on the update service or being willing to obtain one.

As an ethical and independent recruitment agency, Reeson Education provide high-quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

For more information or to apply for the SEMH Teaching Assistant role, please contact:Mitch Stringer ()

We look forward to welcoming a dependable and capable SEMH Teaching Assistant to the 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.

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%