Job description
Join Our Team as SEMH Teaching Assistant in Doncaster!
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Doncaster (DN4)
Salary: £86 - £100 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Part-time / Full-time
Start Date: Immediate
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and helping them thrive in a nurturing educational environment? GSL Education are seeking a committed and empathetic SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school community in Doncaster immediately.
About the Role
As a SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA), you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide tailored support to students facing emotional and behavioural challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Support students in accessing learning and developing positive coping strategies.
- Deliver targeted interventions to promote emotional regulation and resilience.
- Assist in the implementation of behaviour support plans and individual learning strategies.
- Foster strong, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and personal growth.
Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs is desirable.
- A genuine passion for supporting mental health and well-being in education.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Relevant qualifications in education, psychology, or youth work are advantageous.
To work with GSL Education as a SEMH TA, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
Interested?
Click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss the next steps.