SEMH Teaching Assistant Leeds

Justteachers Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is seeking a resilient and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the LS28 area of Leeds. This full-time role starts in Autumn Term 2026 with a competitive daily rate of £95-£105, depending on experience.

You will provide 1:1 support to a Year 4 pupil to help overcome SEMH barriers and enable both academic and personal progress. The school prides itself on wellbeing, collaborative teamwork, and clear behaviour strategies, with strong support

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach to behaviour management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain positive and consistent in challenging situations.
• Team Teach training would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with SEMH needs.
• Implement behaviour and emotional regulation strategies throughout the day.
• Support the pupil’s engagement, participation, and progress within classroom activities.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship to encourage confidence and self-esteem.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO, and support team to deliver personalised support.

Skills

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Relationship-building

Communication

Job description

We are seeking a resilient and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the LS28 area of Leeds. This full-time role offers a flexible start date during the Autumn Term 2026 and an ongoing opportunity, with a competitive daily rate of £95-£105, depending on experience. The successful candidate will provide dedicated support to a pupil within a Year 4 class, helping them overcome social, emotional, and mental health barriers to learning and enabling them to achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

The school is a friendly and inclusive primary setting with a strong commitment to supporting pupils’ wellbeing and emotional development. Staff work collaboratively to provide a nurturing and structured environment where children feel safe, understood, and supported. The leadership team is highly experienced and places a strong emphasis on effective behaviour support, ensuring staff have access to clear strategies, guidance, and ongoing support when working with pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with SEMH needs.
• Implement behaviour and emotional regulation strategies consistently throughout the school day.
• Support the pupil’s engagement, participation, and progress within classroom activities.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship to encourage confidence and self-esteem.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support team to deliver personalised support.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional support requirements.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain positive and consistent in challenging situations.
• Team Teach training would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you are a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful difference to a pupil’s school experience in a supportive LS28 school,