SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Bradford
Salary: £88–£115 per day
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2025

Some pupils need more than just a lesson plan—they need you.
We’re looking for a calm, consistent, and caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a nurturing Bradford school setting. If you’re the kind of person who builds trust, sees beyond the behaviour, and shows up with patience every day, this role could be a perfect fit.

What the role involves:

• Supporting individual pupils or small groups with SEMH needs

• Helping pupils regulate emotions and re-engage with learning

• Using trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation strategies

• Building meaningful relationships and modelling calm behaviour

• Working closely with the SENCO, class teachers, and pastoral teams

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children with SEMH or challenging behaviour (school-based or other settings)

• A resilient, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach

• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure

• Team player mindset—you’ll be part of a caring, collaborative staff community

• Relevant training (Team Teach, MAPA, Thrive) is a bonus—but not essential

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella companies here

• Free access to our CPD Academy, including behaviour and SEMH training

• Friendly, local consultant support from people who genuinely listen

• Opportunities in mainstream, PRU, and SEND settings across Bradford

Ready to make a real difference?
Apply today or message us to learn more. Supporting SEMH pupils can be tough—but it’s also where the biggest breakthroughs happen.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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