Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistants
Location: Wakefield (WF4)
Pay rate: £460 -£600 per week (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract type -Day-to-day/ Long-term, Full-time/ Part-time
Make a meaningful difference by supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs in their learning and personal development.
GSL Education are proud to introduce SEMH Teaching Assistants into a school serving the WF4 district of Wakefield, offering essential support to pupils requiring extra care.
In this role, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistants (SEMH TA) will work closely with teachers and pupils, supporting learning activities, promoting positive behaviour, and helping students develop resilience and confidence in a nurturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support pupils with SEMH needs on a one-to-one or small group basis.
- Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning.
- Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum and completing classroom tasks.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff to implement support strategies.
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
Requirements of SEMH Teaching Assistant:
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
- Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships and act as a trusted adult for pupils.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
Apply if you are a compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant ready to inspire and support pupils – we welcome your application.
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.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEMH Teaching Assistant’ role, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Sam Scott at sam.scott@gsleducation.comfor more information.