Job description
Looking for a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Dinnington!
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Dinnington
Salary: £460 – £600 per week
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs? A supportive school in Dinnington is looking for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team.
About the School:
The school provides a structured and nurturing environment for students with a range of additional needs, with a strong focus on SEMH support. Staff work closely with pupils to build trust, consistency and positive routines that help them access learning and develop both academically and personally. The school promotes clear expectations, strong relationships and a calm, supportive approach to behaviour and learning.
About the Role:
As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support students who require additional emotional and behavioural support to engage in education. Working alongside teaching staff and pastoral teams, you will help pupils regulate emotions, build confidence and stay engaged in their learning within a structured environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support students with SEMH needs both in and out of the classroom
- Assist in implementing behaviour support strategies and individual plans
- Build positive and trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement
- Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff
- Help maintain a calm, consistent and supportive learning environment
- Support students in developing emotional regulation and social skills
- Monitor and record student progress where required
Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEMH setting
- Strong understanding of behaviour support strategies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A calm, patient and resilient approach
- Ability to build consistent and professional relationships with students
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive school environment in Dinnington.
To apply for this SEMH Teaching Assistant role, please submit your CV today.
To work with GSL Education as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, 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 willing to apply for one through GSL Education
For more information, please contact tom.knight@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link.