Trauma-Informed SEMH Support Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school in Keighley, West Yorkshire. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils aged 11-19 with SEMH needs, using trauma-informed approaches, build trusting relationships, and support emotional wellbeing and educational progress.

Requirements include Level 2 English and maths, a mandatory DBS check, right to work in the UK, and prior experience in trauma-informed or behaviour support

Qualifications

• Experience providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Understanding trauma-informed approaches and their application in behaviour support.
• Ability to support emotional regulation and coping strategies with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build meaningful, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma.
• Use trauma-informed approaches to understand behaviour and support emotional needs.
• Support emotional regulation and development of coping strategies.
• Collaborate with teaching, pastoral and therapeutic staff to provide consistent support.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Trauma-informed approach

Emotional regulation

De-escalation techniques

Strong communication

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school in Keighley, West Yorkshire. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils aged 11-19 with SEMH needs, using trauma-informed approaches, build trusting relationships, and support emotional wellbeing and educational progress.

Requirements include Level 2 English and maths, a mandatory DBS check, right to work in the UK, and prior experience in trauma-informed or behaviour support