Job description
SEMH Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support
Location: Selby
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full Time
Start Date: Immediate or September 2026
GSL Education are recruiting a resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist provision in Selby.
About the School
This specialist setting supports pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs through personalised support, structured routines and strong pastoral care. Staff focus on helping pupils regulate emotions and re-engage with learning.
Responsibilities
- Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis
- Assist with behaviour management strategies
- Support emotional regulation and engagement
- Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff
- Promote positive behaviour and resilience
Requirements
- Experience supporting SEMH or behavioural needs preferred
- Strong resilience and calm approach
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
- Good communication skills
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.
To apply, please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV or apply directly via the GSL Education website.