Job description
Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Dinnington (S25)
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Long-Term, Part-Time / Full-Time
Is it a passion of yours to enrich students’ lives and make sure they succeed?
GSL Education are looking for a patient, compassionate, and proactive Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs across schools in Dinnington (S25). This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys helping students overcome challenges and build confidence, resilience, and independence.
What to Expect in This SEMH TA Role:
- Provide one-to-one or small group support to students with SEMH needs.
- Assist in classroom activities and adapt tasks to meet individual emotional and learning needs.
- Support students with behaviour management, focus, and engagement.
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to implement personalised support plans.
- Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.
Requirements for This Role:
- Previous experience supporting children with SEMH needs is desirable.
- Patient, empathetic, and understanding approach.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confident, proactive, and adaptable in challenging situations.
- Commitment to student wellbeing and safeguarding.
- An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through GSL Education.
Benefits for This SEMH Teaching Assistant Role:
- Competitive weekly pay of £460 – £600, depending on experience.
- Flexible supply opportunities across Dinnington schools.
- Immediate start available.
- Supportive school environments with experienced SEMH and SEN teams.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ emotional wellbeing, learning, and confidence.
If you are a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant ready to help students thrive, we would love for you to join us.
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.
To apply,click ‘apply now’ and upload your most recent CV or get in touch directly with Sam Scott at sam.scott@gsleducation.com for more information.