SEMH Teaching Assistant 
Location: Bradford BD12
Salary: £90–£95 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities 
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are seeking a resilient, empathetic, and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing and inclusive mainstream school in the BD12 area of Bradford.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to work closely with pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support, helping them engage positively with their education and thrive in a structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Build trusting relationships to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Assist with the delivery of personalised learning plans and therapeutic interventions
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
• A calm, patient, and consistent approach to behaviour management
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)

To apply, please submit your CV directly to the job post or call the office on 0113 744 9500


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.