Job Description
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Academic Appointments are seeking compassionate, resilient and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs at our specialist settings and partner schools in Leeds . This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to help pupils feel safe, engaged and ready to learn in a nurturing and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
* Support pupils to regulate emotions, develop positive relationships and engage with learning.
* Implement strategies set out by the class teacher, SENDCo and other relevant professionals.
* Promote a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.
* Use positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies consistently and effectively.
* Monitor progress, behaviour and wellbeing, and provide ...
Academic Appointments are seeking compassionate, resilient and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs at our specialist settings and partner schools in Leeds . This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to help pupils feel safe, engaged and ready to learn in a nurturing and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
* Support pupils to regulate emotions, develop positive relationships and engage with learning.
* Implement strategies set out by the class teacher, SENDCo and other relevant professionals.
* Promote a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.
* Use positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies consistently and effectively.
* Monitor progress, behaviour and wellbeing, and provide ...
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- Location Swillington Common, West Yorkshire
- Job Type Full-time
- Category educational-instruction-and-library
- Posted Date June 06, 2026
- Application Deadline July 16, 2026