Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant/Behaviour Support
Location: Dinnington
Salary: £460 – £600 per week
Contract Type: Full time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
Are you passionate about supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs? A welcoming school in Dinnington is seeking a committed and resilient SEMH TA/Behaviour Support professional to join their team and make a meaningful difference in students’ educational journeys.
About the School:
The school provides a structured and supportive setting tailored to students who require additional guidance with behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning. With a strong focus on inclusion and restorative practice, the school promotes positive relationships and consistent routines. Staff are dedicated to creating a calm, respectful atmosphere where students feel understood, supported, and motivated to achieve both academically and personally.
About the Role:
As a SEMH TA/Behaviour Support, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide targeted support for students who require additional behavioural and emotional guidance. You will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour strategies, building strong relationships, and helping students access learning successfully.
Responsibilities:
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions and engage in lessons.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and personalised support plans consistently.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students to encourage confidence and resilience.
• Support classroom teachers in delivering structured and engaging learning activities.
• Monitor and record student progress, behaviour, and interventions accurately.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment at all times.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience supporting students with SEMH or behavioural needs is desirable.
• Strong understanding of positive behaviour management strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent in challenging situations.
• A proactive and compassionate approach to supporting young people.
This is a rewarding opportunity to positively impact students’ development and well-being in Dinnington. To apply for the position of SEMH TA/Behaviour Support, please submit your CV now!
To work with GSL Education as a SEMH TA/Behaviour Support, you should:
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
For more information or to apply, please contact Matilda Hume at GSL Education (Matilda.Hume@gsleducation.com) as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a SEMH TA/Behaviour Support, please apply via the application link.