Leader Education
SEMH Classroom Assistant
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About the Role
Position Overview
- Full-time | Long-term | Temporary
- Location: Inclusive mainstream and specialist SEND schools in Leeds and Wakefield
- Start date: September 2026
Do you believe in the power of early intervention? Are you someone who:
- Thrives in supportive, nurturing environments?
- Wants to leave a lasting impact on children’s lives?
Leader Education is seeking **dedicated 1:1 and small-group support roles to help children with SEMH needs and learning difficulties maximise their school experience. Collaborating with top-rated specialist and mainstream SEND schools across Yorkshire, we’re renaissanceing education for neurodiverse learners—including those with autism (ASC), ADHD, MLD, SEMH challenges, and complex sensory/physical needs.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll spend your working week (Monday–Friday) in a highly fulfilling yet demanding environment:
- Tailored 1:1 and group support to children facing SEMH challenges, autism, ADHD, or complex learning disabilities
- Cultivating educational access for pupils who require adapted approaches
- Balancing emotional regulation and fostering positive classroom behaviour
- Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and external therapists to refine support plans
- Adapting activities—creatively and methodologically—to meet personalised needs
- Potential requirement: In some settings, assisting with limited personal care tasks.
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Requirements
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Core Essentials
✅ The Right Attitude
- A wellspring of patient, nurturing resilience—because nurturing is a constant, gentle process
- Intrinsic empathy, with a desire to change lives, not earn promotions
- Fast relationship-building skills; children with SEMH needs thrive on quick trust
✅ Flexibility & Commitment
- Full-time availability Monday–Friday
- Eager to learn SEMH-specific strategies first-hand
Preferred Experience (But Not Essential!)
Leader Education champions transferable strengths from roles where you’ve helped others thrive under challenging circumstances. Think outside the classroom. Strong applicants may have experience in:
- Professional caregiving (e.g. Nursing, Care Workers, Youth Workers)
- High-pressure teamwork (e.g. Emergency Services, Prison Staff, Army Personnel)
- Creativity & escapism (e.g. Drama, Arts, Sports Coaching)
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Note: First-time educators are most warmly welcomed for this entry-level but high-impact role.
Why Train, Support, and Grow With Leader Education?
Your earnings and development are a priority. ✔ Weekly pay via an Ethical Umbrella Payroll (so no hidden tax concerns) ✔ Complimentary training in:
- SEMH best practices
- Team Teach management and behaviour-awareness strategies ✔ Dedicated consultant link—your mentor in the field for real-time problem-solving ✔ Fulfilling progression from temp-to-perm roles ✔ Full AW property compliance—so you can concentrate without admin worries
Current Willingness to Start: September 2026
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