SEMH Teaching Assistant (Primary) - Bradford

Just Teachers Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Teachers Ltd in Bradford is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school on a full-time basis.

You will support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them engage with learning, develop positive behaviours, and reach their potential academically and socially.

Collaborating with class teachers, SENCO, and staff, you will tailor support and monitor pupil progress while promoting a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in educational, care, or youth settings.
• Understanding SEMH needs and impact on learning and behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Two satisfactory professional references.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist pupils in managing emotions and behaviour.
• Build trusting relationships to encourage engagement and progress.
• Deliver learning activities inside and outside the classroom.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and interventions.
• Promote a positive, safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils during breaktimes and transitions.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Tools

DBS update service

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers are recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Bradford on a full-time basis.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to engage with learning, develop positive behaviours, and reach their full potential both academically and socially.

Working closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and wider school staff, you will provide tailored support to pupils who may face barriers to learning due to emotional, behavioural, or mental health challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.


• Support pupils in managing emotions and regulating behaviour.


• Build strong, trusting relationships with children to encourage engagement and progress.


• Assist in delivering learning activities both inside and outside the classroom.


• Implement behaviour support strategies and intervention programmes.


• Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.


• Support pupils during breaktimes, transitions, and other less structured parts of the school day.


• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals where required.


• Monitor and record pupil progress and wellbeing.

Pre-requisites:

• Previous experience working with children in an educational, care, youth work, or support setting


• Understanding of SEMH needs and the impact they can have on learning and behaviour.


• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.


• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils and colleagues.


• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.


• Right to work in the UK.


• Two satisfactory professional references.


• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.