Job description
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Filey
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: February 2026
GSL Education are recruiting a resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs within a secondary school in the Filey area.
About the School
The school has a strong pastoral structure and clear behaviour systems in place, supporting pupils through consistency, routine, and positive relationships.
Responsibilities
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Support pupils with SEMH needs in lessons and structured activities
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Assist with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
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Promote emotional regulation and engagement
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Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
Requirements
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Experience supporting SEMH or challenging behaviour
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Confident and calm behaviour management skills
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Empathetic and professional approach
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.
GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.
To apply, please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV or apply directly via the GSL Education website.