Job description
Looking for a SEMH Support Staff in Doncaster!
Job Title: SEMH Support Staff (Primary)
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediate Start
Are you calm, patient and passionate about helping primary-aged children manage challenges and engage positively with school? A supportive primary school in Doncaster is looking for dedicated SEMH Support Staff to provide consistent, individualised support to pupils who need additional help with their emotional wellbeing and behaviour.
About the Role:
As SEMH Support Staff, you will work alongside class teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Your day-to-day work may include one-to-one and small-group support, helping children regulate their emotions, manage behaviour and participate confidently in lessons.
You will help pupils develop positive routines and relationships while providing the consistency and encouragement they need to access their learning.
About the School:
This inclusive primary school is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where children can develop academically, socially and emotionally. Staff work closely together to maintain clear expectations, positive behaviour and appropriate support across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
Responsibilities:
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Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
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Help children recognise and manage their emotions appropriately.
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Encourage positive behaviour and engagement during lessons.
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Support pupils with classroom routines, transitions and activities.
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Build positive professional relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries.
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Work closely with class teachers and pastoral staff to follow individual support strategies.
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Monitor behaviour and engagement and share relevant observations with staff.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with primary-aged children is desirable.
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Experience supporting SEMH, behavioural or additional needs is advantageous.
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A calm, patient and consistent approach.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to adapt your approach to meet individual children's needs.
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Confidence working collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff.
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A genuine commitment to supporting children's wellbeing and education.
If you are ready to make a positive difference and are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV today.
To work with GSL Education as a SEMH Support Staff (Primary), you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK.
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Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
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Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one 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.
We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.
In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).
If you're ready to support primary-aged children and help them make positive progress at school, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply for this SEMH Support Staff (Primary) role, please submit your full and up-to-date CV today.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.
For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Joe Ganley at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.