1:1 Teaching Assistant – Year 5 (SEMH Support)
Location: S72, Barnsley
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: £95-105 per day (PAYE)
Do you have a calm, confident approach and a knack for bringing out the best in children who need a little extra support?
We’re looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a Year 5 pupil who has social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and can display challenging behaviour . This is a full-time role in a warm and welcoming primary school in S72 , where your support will make a real difference to one child’s school journey.
What you’ll be doing:
- Providing consistent, nurturing support throughout the school day
- Using de-escalation strategies to help the pupil regulate emotions and stay engaged
- Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt learning to meet individual needs
- Encouraging positive relationships, emotional resilience, and confidence in learning
- Supporting behaviour plans and contributing to a safe, structured environment
About you:
- Experience supporting children with SEMH, trauma, or challenging behaviour (school or alternative setting)
- Patience, empathy, and a positive mindset
- Thrive-trained or willing to complete Protocol Education’s free Thrive training (which schools love!)
- Resilient and ready to be a trusted adult for a pupil who needs one most
What you’ll get from us:
- Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella deductions
- Free CPD through our online training academy
- Ongoing support from a friendly local consultant who genuinely listens
- Opportunities to develop your skills across SEND and mainstream settings
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or reach out to your local South Yorkshire branch in Sheffield for more info
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
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