Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant (Drivers only)
Location: Chesterfield
Payrate: £98-£108 Per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day / Long-term | Part-time / Full-time
Can you bring confidence, proactivity, and commitment to supporting young people with complex emotional needs?
Schools in Chesterfield, GSL Education are seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide consistent academic and emotional support. This driver‑only role requires travel between sites and may include home visits.
As a Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA), you will support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them stay regulated, motivated, and engaged in learning throughout the school day.
Key Duties:
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who need structured support.
- Support students during lessons, transitions, and unstructured times.
- Implement behaviour and emotional support strategies set by the school.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams.
- Promote independence, resilience, and positive coping mechanisms.
Essential Requirements:
- Previous experience working as an SEMH TA or within a similar support-based role
- Must be a driver with access to a vehicle.
- Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
- A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
Bring your experience as a reliable SEMH TA and take the next step in making a real impact - this could be the opportunity to advance your career.
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.
To register your interest in the SEMH TA role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.