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
Are you compassionate, patient, and committed to supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs?
GSL Education are currently welcoming applications from dedicated individuals for the role of SEMH Teaching Assistant in schools across Wakefield (WF4). This is a rewarding opportunity to help pupils overcome challenges, engage in learning, and develop essential life skills.
As a Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA), you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide targeted support for pupils with social, emotional, or mental health needs, helping them remain focused, confident, and included in school life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
- Implement strategies to manage behaviour and support emotional wellbeing.
- Encourage engagement, confidence, and social skills development.
- Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams.
- Record observations and report on pupil progress as an SEMH Teaching Assistant.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
- Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and emotional support techniques.
- An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
This is an excellent opportunity for a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils across Wakefield.
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.