Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £92 – £115 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you a patient, empathetic and resilient individual who is passionate about supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs? GSL Education Hull Branch are hiring a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a school setting in Scarborough.
This role is ideal for someone who can build trusting relationships, provide consistent emotional and behavioural support, and help pupils overcome barriers to learning. You will work closely with teaching staff to create a safe, structured and nurturing environment where students can develop confidence, emotional regulation and positive relationships.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and additional behavioural needs.
- Build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
- Help pupils develop emotional regulation, communication and social skills.
- Support behaviour management strategies and respond calmly to challenging situations.
- Encourage participation in learning, positive behaviour and greater independence.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to monitor progress and maintain consistent support.
Minimum Requirements
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural, emotional or social needs is desirable.
- Background in education, youth work, mentoring, care or similar support roles is advantageous.
- Patient, empathetic and resilient approach when managing challenging situations.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and pupil wellbeing.
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
Why Work with GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates based on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities for short-term, long-term and permanent positions.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Access to relevant training and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of educational settings.
If you are an enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Scarborough, we would love to hear from you.
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 ‘SEMH Teaching Assistant’ 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 Scarborough.