SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Specialist School

Leeds (ideally suited to candidates living in Leeds and nearby areas)

£101.40 – £120 per day

8:30am – 3:30pm | Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Full-time and Part-time opportunities available

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and reach their potential?

Milk Education is working with a specialist SEN school in Leeds that supports pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
. The school provides a structured and supportive environment for students who may have experienced challenges such as trauma, exclusion, or difficulties managing their behaviour.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant
, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils to regulate their emotions, re‑engage with learning, and build positive relationships. Class sizes are small, allowing you to provide meaningful 1:1 and small group support to students who benefit from additional guidance and structure.

This role would suit individuals who are resilient, patient, and confident building relationships with young people who may present challenging behaviour but have huge potential.

This role attracts people from a range of backgrounds who are confident working with young people, including:

• Sports Coaches who are used to mentoring and motivating young people

• Psychology or Criminology Graduates looking to gain practical SEMH experience

• Youth Workers or Support Workers

• Former Prison Officers or Security Professionals who have experience managing behaviour and maintaining calm environments

• Teaching Assistants or SEN Support Staff

If you have strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm and consistent, your background could be highly valuable in this setting.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs

• Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour strategies, and social skills

• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons

• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement

• Support structured routines and positive behaviour strategies

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support EHCP and behaviour plans

• Experience working with young people, behaviour support, SEMH, or mentoring

• A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

• Confidence managing and de‑escalating challenging situations

• A genuine passion for supporting young people who need guidance and stability

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Competitive daily rate: £101.40 – £120

• Opportunity to work in a rewarding and impactful role supporting vulnerable young people

• Long‑term opportunities and career progression within SEND and education

• Ongoing training and CPD in behaviour management and SEMH strategies

• Supportive and experienced staff team

If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people in Leeds, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or please contact Samuel Agbana.

Send your CV to: sam
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