SEMH TA

Veritas Education · Wakefield, Leeds

SEMH TA at Veritas Education, based in Wakefield, Leeds, paying £95 - £120 per day. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£95 - £120 per day
Location
Wakefield, Leeds
Contract
Permanent
Posted
5 hours ago
Closes
21 Nov 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

Bang in line with the market for teaching assistant

Reference job-search/40345-semh-ta/sen-support-staff/leeds/job

About the role

Job: Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Support

Type: Permanent

Full Time

Location: Leeds and Wakefield

Pay: £95.00 - £115.00 per day (£18,500 - £21,500 per annum)

The Role:

Veritas Education are looking to recruit multiple SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) support staff members for a range of different special needs settings and schools we work in partnership with.

Throughout this role, you will support a broad scope of different learners, with varying needs, behaviours and backgrounds. Support staff will be expected to provide nurturing, trauma informed and compassionate support for all the learners they work with.

Listed below are some of the key job responsibilities:

  • Support on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
  • Manage and de-escalate challenging or at-risk behaviour
  • Show a good understanding on learning needs and safeguarding requirement's
  • Work effectively and professionally alongside other support staff, teachers and outside agencies to provide appropriate education for the students
  • Be comfortable supporting children across primary and secondary school age groups
  • Supporting across a range of social, behavioural and learning needs
  • If you feel like your previous experience is an ideal fit for the above role, please apply for the job direct. You can also email your CV to George Walton on the details below!

    George Walton

    [email removed]

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview
  • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

    Reference: job-search/40345-semh-ta/sen-support-staff/leeds/job · Posted 5 hours ago · Closes 21 Nov 2026 · Listed via Veritas Education

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