Job description
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: York area
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026
GSL Education are recruiting a supportive SEMH Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist Alternative Provision near York. This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.
About the School
The provision provides a flexible, therapeutic learning environment for pupils who have struggled in mainstream settings due to social, emotional and mental health needs, behavioural challenges or entrenched absence. Staff work closely with learners to build trust, emotional regulation and re-engagement in education.
SEMH Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
• Support pupils with SEMH needs in 1:1 and small groups.
• Help deliver emotional regulation and behaviour support strategies.
• Assist with adapted learning activities and personalised plans.
• Work with teachers, pastoral leads and support services.
Requirements
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or complex behaviour.
• Knowledge of restorative approaches and de-escalation.
• Strong communication, empathy and resilience.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.
GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.
If you would like to apply for the position of SEMH Teaching Assistant, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.