At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with SEMH needs in lessons and daily routines.
- Company: A welcoming school in Huddersfield focused on emotional wellbeing.
- Benefits: Long-term role with a supportive environment and professional development.
- Other info: Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing pupil wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people, especially those with SEMH needs.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33483 £ per year.
A welcoming and forward‑thinking school in the Huddersfield area is looking to appoint an SEMH Teaching Assistant on a long‑term basis from September. This full‑time role will begin at the start of the new academic year, with the school reviewing applications throughout the summer. The setting prides itself on offering a calm, consistent and emotionally aware environment where pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs are supported to make meaningful progress both in and out of the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
- Encouraging pupils with SEMH needs to participate positively in lessons and daily routines
- Using behaviour support approaches, emotional regulation tools and tailored interventions
- Collaborating with teachers, pastoral leads and external professionals to enhance pupil wellbeing
Pre‑requisites
- Qualifications linked to education, childcare, youth work or support work
- Demonstrable experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs
- Strong understanding of behaviour support, de‑escalation and emotional regulation methods
- Two references from school or education‑based settings
We think you need these skills to ace SEMH Teaching Assistant - Huddersfield
Behaviour Support Approaches
Emotional Regulation Tools
Tailored Interventions
Collaboration with Teachers
Collaboration with Pastoral Leads
Collaboration with External Professionals
Understanding of SEMH Needs
