SEMH Teaching Assistant


Company:	TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:	£100 to £120 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	BD7 1AJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Bradford

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £100 - £120 per day

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs?

Are you resilient, patient and able to build positive relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour?

Are you a confident SEMH Teaching Assistant who can provide consistent and engaging support?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with SEMH provisions in Bradford that provide supportive learning environments for children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The provisions focus on creating safe, positive environments where pupils can engage with their education and develop socially and emotionally.

The provisions are looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to work on a short-term or long-term basis, supporting pupils with SEMH needs. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will be expected to build positive relationships with pupils, support engagement with learning and manage challenging behaviour effectively.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

Experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs

Experience working within an education or SEND setting

Confidence supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

A patient and resilient approach

A positive, adaptable and proactive attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this SEMH Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL:

cameron.lennie@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 0113 331 4945

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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