Job description
Job Title: SEMH TA
Location: Chesterfield (S43)
Payrate: £98-£108 Per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day / Long-term | Part-time / Full-time
Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs?
Schools in Chesterfield (S43) and GSL Education are looking for a committed SEMH TA to provide tailored support to pupils who need extra guidance to thrive in a structured and nurturing environment.
As a Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will support students with challenging behaviour or emotional regulation, helping them stay engaged in learning, build positive routines, and grow in confidence inside and outside the classroom.
Core Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
- Assist in managing behaviour and promoting positive outcomes.
- Support emotional regulation and social development.
- Work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff.
- Help create a safe, consistent, and supportive learning environment.
Essential Requirements:
- Previous experience as an SEMH TA or in a similar SEN-focused role.
- Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
- A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
If you are an experienced SEMH TA seeking a rewarding role in Chesterfield, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives.
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.