Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistants
Location: Dinnington (S25)
Pay rate: £460 - £600 per week (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract type -Day-to-day/ Long-term, Full-time/ Part-time
Support students who require additional emotional and behavioural guidance by helping them engage positively with learning and school life!
GSL Education are hiring compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to join schools in Dinnington (S25). The Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Teaching Assistants (SEMH TA) will work with students who may experience social, emotional, and mental health challenges, providing consistent and patient support throughout the school day.
Main Duties of SEMH Teaching Assistants:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs.
- Support behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
- Help students regulate emotions and engage with classroom activities.
- Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff.
- Follow safeguarding policies and maintain a safe learning environment.
Essential Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
- Calm, resilient, and supportive approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for a new one).
Join as an SEMH Teaching Assistant and help students build confidence and succeed in their education.
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.