SEMH Teaching Assistant

Milk Education; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing guidance and training

Supportive school team environment

Meaningful impact on children's lives

Training & guidance

Job summary

A primary education provider in Bradford is seeking a SEMH Learning Support Assistant to support a Year 3 pupil with specific emotional and mental health needs. This rewarding role involves providing one-on-one assistance, fostering a safe learning environment, and working collaboratively with school staff. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, a calm demeanor, and a deep understanding of emotional safety and trust-building. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a child's life with ongoing support from the school team.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH or safeguarding highly desirable.
• Confidence supporting children with challenging behaviour.
• Strong ability to build trusting relationships.
• Two recent references (work or education-based).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with SEMH needs.
• Support emotional regulation and engagement with learning.
• Create a nurturing environment for the child.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and safeguarding team.
• Supporting transitions, routines, and positive behaviour strategies.
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and emotional resilience.
• Being a consistent, reliable role model.

Skills

Experience working with children

Calm and patient approach

Strong communication skills

Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

Safeguarding awareness

References

Job description

SEMH Learning Support Assistant (Primary) – BD2, Bradford

✨Do you want a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to a child’s life every single day?✨

We’re working with a welcoming primary school in the BD2 area of Bradford who are seeking a caring, resilient, and empathetic Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with SEMH needs, who is also on a Child Protection Plan.

This is a highly rewarding role for someone who understands the importance of consistency, trust, and emotional safety. You’ll play a key role in helping the child feel secure, regulated, and ready to engage with learning, while working closely with school staff and external professionals.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Why apply?

• ✅ Make a meaningful impact on a child who needs stability and positive adult support
• ✅ Be part of a supportive primary school team committed to safeguarding and inclusion
• ✅ Gain valuable experience working with SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and safeguarding
• ✅ Ongoing guidance, training, and support from Milk Education

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children (professional or voluntary) – SEMH or safeguarding experience is highly desirable
• Calm, patient, and emotionally intelligent approach
• Confidence supporting children with challenging behaviour linked to trauma or unmet needs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build safe, trusting relationships
• A clear understanding of professional boundaries and safeguarding responsibilities
• Two recent references (work or education-based)

Your role will involve:

• Providing 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with SEMH needs
• Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement with learning
• Creating a predictable, nurturing environment where the child feels safe and understood
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and safeguarding team
• Supporting transitions, routines, and positive behaviour strategies
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and emotional resilience
• Being a consistent, reliable, and positive role model

This role would suit someone with experience in education, youth work, care, psychology, or social care, or someone with strong transferable skills and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children.

Apply today and take the next step in a role where your support truly matters.

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