Job description
Required an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Wimborne!
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Wimborne
Salary: £13.68 – £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you a calm, compassionate, and resilient individual passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school community in Wimborne, starting January 2026.
As an SEMH TA, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils who may present emotional and behavioural challenges linked to SEMH, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and additional learning needs. You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in SEMH, behaviour support, mental health, or care settings.
Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
- Support pupils with emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour.
- Assist in implementing behaviour plans, risk assessments, and individual support strategies.
- Help create a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral staff, and external professionals.
- Promote pupils’ independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
- Follow safeguarding procedures, behaviour policies, and school policies at all times.
Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs is desirable.
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to behaviour support.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A positive, flexible, and proactive attitude.
If you are a motivated to make a meaningful impact in Wimborne, apply today to join GSL Education for a January 2026 start.
To work with GSL Education as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, 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 an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with 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.
For more information or to register your interest in the “SEMH Teaching Assistant” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.