SEMH Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join Huddersfield schools on a part-time or full-time basis. You will support small groups of secondary pupils, help them stay engaged, and work with the class teacher to maintain a positive learning environment.

You will implement behaviour strategies, aid students with emotional regulation, and contribute to progress tracking. Applicants should be patient, organised, and confident communicators with safeguarding awareness.

Qualifications

• Ability to support pupils in a classroom setting.
• Experience with behaviour management strategies preferred.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support small groups of secondary pupils and maintain engagement.
• Provide individual academic support and help task completion.
• Collaborate with class teachers to keep a positive learning environment.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and follow school policy.
• Assist with recording and organising pupil work for progress tracking.
• Foster positive relationships and emotional development.

Skills

Patient

Resilient

Enthusiastic

Organised

Strong communication

Relationship building

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Huddersfield

Veritas Education | Part-Time and Full-Time Opportunities

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting small groups of secondary-aged pupils within the classroom, helping them remain engaged and access their learning.
• Providing individual academic support, encouraging pupils to complete tasks and overcome learning challenges.
• Working closely with the class teacher to maintain a positive, safe and structured classroom environment.
• Implementing appropriate behaviour management strategies and following the school's behaviour policy.
• Supporting pupils who may experience emotional dysregulation, disengagement or challenging behaviour.
• Communicating effectively with teachers, managers and behaviour support staff regarding pupil progress, engagement and behavioural concerns.
• Assisting with the recording and organisation of pupils' work to support progress tracking and continuity between lessons.
• Promoting positive relationships, emotional development and a consistent approach to supporting young people.

Requirements:

• Patient, resilient and enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Organised, focused and able to adapt to changing classroom situations.
• Confident communicators with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Experienced in implementing behaviour management strategies and maintaining clear boundaries.
• Able to remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging behaviour.
• Team Teach certificate - desired.
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain the appropriate clearance with guidance from Veritas Education.
• A good understanding of safeguarding procedures and the responsibility to promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour is highly desirable.

For further information, please contact

Hannah Gartshore - [e-mail]

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'