SEMH Teaching Assistant for Secondary - Support & Growth

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

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.