Trauma-Informed SEMH TA for Specialist Secondary

Veritas Education; Bradford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80+ CPD online training courses

Opportunities across SEN, Primary, and

Secondary

Job summary

Veritas Education is recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils in a specialist secondary setting across Bradford. You will work with staff to provide tailored support to students aged 11-19 with SEMH needs in a trauma-informed environment.

Experience in specialist education or youth work is valued. You will use calm de-escalation techniques, build relationships, and help pupils develop social skills, emotional regulation and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and ACEs.
• Proficient in de-escalation and behaviour management.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Calm, patient, and consistent under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support pupils who experience emotional dysregulation, anxiety, challenging behaviour and engagement difficulties.
• Build positive, trusting relationships through consistent and supportive interactions.
• Apply trauma-informed approaches to understand pupils' experiences and behaviours.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies and appropriate de-escalation techniques.
• Support pupils to develop emotional regulation, resilience and coping strategies.
• Encourage engagement with classroom activities and help pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Support development of social skills, communication and peer relationships.
• Promote independence, self-esteem and preparation for adulthood.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral teams and other professionals to provide consistent support.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed practice

De-escalation strategies

Relationship-building

Patience and consistency

Job description

Veritas Education is recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils in a specialist secondary setting across Bradford. You will work with staff to provide tailored support to students aged 11-19 with SEMH needs in a trauma-informed environment.

Experience in specialist education or youth work is valued. You will use calm de-escalation techniques, build relationships, and help pupils develop social skills, emotional regulation and independence.