Job description
Job Title: SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Teacher) Teaching Assistants
Location: Wakefield
Pay rate: Upto £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract type -Day-to-day/ Long-term, Full-time/ Part-time
Are you patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic about helping students develop social, emotional, and mental skills?
GSL Education are appointing SEMH Teaching Assistants to schools throughout Wakefield, providing hands-on support to pupils who need extra guidance to manage their emotions and achieve their learning potential.
As an SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Teacher) Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with individual students or small groups to implement strategies that foster resilience, confidence, and positive behaviour.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support students with SEMH needs in classroom and small-group settings.
- Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning and wellbeing activities.
- Encourage emotional regulation, social skills, and self-confidence.
- Help implement behaviour management and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Monitor and provide feedback on student progress to teaching staff.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Requirements of SEMH Teaching Assistants:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
- Strong communication, patience, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt to the individual needs of each student.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- A professional and responsible approach to safeguarding and wellbeing.
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you’ll make a meaningful difference by guiding pupils through challenges and fostering both confidence and success.Top of Form
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEMH Teaching Assistant’ role, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Sam Scott at sam.scott@gsleducation.comfor more information.