Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Hull
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Part-Time, Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £92 – £115 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs? Do you have the patience, resilience and understanding to help pupils manage challenges, develop positive behaviours and engage with their education?
GSL Education Hull Branch are currently seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to work in schools across Hull. This is an excellent opportunity for a caring and committed individual who can support pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop the confidence to succeed.
SEMH Teaching Assistant Role:
As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and other support staff to provide tailored academic, social and emotional support. You will help pupils regulate their emotions, manage challenging situations and participate in classroom activities. Your ability to remain calm, build trust and respond sensitively to individual needs will be essential in supporting pupils’ wellbeing and progress.
SEMH Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs during lessons and other school activities.
- Help pupils develop emotional regulation strategies, positive behaviours and effective coping skills.
- Support teachers in implementing individual learning plans and behaviour support strategies.
- Build trusting relationships with pupils and encourage positive interactions with peers and staff.
- Adapt support approaches to meet pupils’ individual emotional, social and learning needs.
- Promote a safe, structured and inclusive environment that encourages engagement, independence and personal development.
SEMH Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs is highly desirable.
- Understanding of emotional regulation, behaviour management and strategies for supporting pupils with additional needs.
- Confidence in responding calmly and professionally to challenging behaviour or emotionally demanding situations.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a patient and empathetic approach.
- Resilience, flexibility and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
- An up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years, with explanations for any gaps
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
To apply to work with GSL Education as a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Hull, or to find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch with us.
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 Hull.