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SEMH Teaching Assistant – Grantham

Location: Grantham
Employer: GSL Education
Contract: Full-time, Supply
Working Hours: Monday–Friday
Potential: Long-term / Permanent

GSL Education is looking for a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Grantham. This is a full-time supply role, with the opportunity to become long-term or permanent for the right candidate.

You will work with primary and secondary-aged students who have behavioural needs and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, providing consistent support to help them succeed both academically and personally.

The Role

  • Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.

  • Help students manage their emotions, behaviour and engagement.

  • Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.

  • Support students to access learning and develop their confidence and independence.

  • Use positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement.

  • Work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral/SEN team.

  • Provide a calm, consistent and nurturing presence throughout the school day.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Available full-time, Monday–Friday.

  • Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEMH needs.

  • Patient, resilient and confident managing challenging behaviour.

  • Able to build strong and positive relationships with pupils.

  • Calm under pressure and able to maintain consistent boundaries.

  • A strong communicator and team player.

  • Previous experience supporting SEMH or behavioural needs is desirable but not essential.

Why GSL Education?

  • Competitive rates of pay.

  • Full-time Monday–Friday work.

  • Supply role with potential for long-term/permanent employment.

  • Valuable experience working with primary and secondary-aged pupils.

  • Dedicated support from your GSL Education consultant.

If you're passionate about making a positive difference to young people with SEMH and behavioural needs, apply today through GSL Education!

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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest in our Children's Sports Coach role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch. 

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Lincolnshire.

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