Specialist Group Guide Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Salary: £22,134 - £24,011.00 per annum Hours: 33 hours per week, Monday–Friday Contract: Permanent - Term time only + 5 inset days Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

We’re looking for a dedicated and empathetic Specialist Group Guide Teaching Assistant to join our client’s supportive school community, working with pupils who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

You’ll play a key role in helping a small group of students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally — providing stability, structure, and encouragement throughout the school day.

Main Responsibilities

* Provide dedicated, day-to-day support to a small group of students with complex SEMH needs.

* Help pupils regulate their emotions and behaviour, acting as a trusted and consistent adult presence.

* Model calm, positive, and resilient behaviour, maintaining clear and respectful boundaries.

* Support students’ engagement in learning, encouraging participation in lessons and school life.

* Facilitate smooth transitions between lessons and activities, helping students manage change and maintain focus.

* Promote inclusion by encouraging participation in all classroom and extracurricular activities.

* Support the work of subject and pastoral leads to ensure appropriate academic and emotional support is in place.

* Implement ...