Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Wakefield, WF4
Salary: £86-£100 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
GSL Education are currently seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students in a welcoming school in Wakefield. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about working with students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will support students to feel calm, safe, and ready to learn. You will also work with teachers to help students manage their emotions and improve their behaviour in school.
Key Responsibilities of SEMH TA:
- Provide tailored support to students with SEMH needs.
- Assist with the implementation of individual behaviour plans.
- Promote a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
- Encourage student participation, independence, and emotional development.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with students.
Essential Requirements:
- Team Teach trained.
- Previous experience supporting students with SEMH or behavioural needs is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of the impact of social, emotional, and behavioural challenges on learning.
- An Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through GSL Education.
If you're an SEMH Teaching Assistant ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of students, we’d 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.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for this SEMH Teaching Assistant role, please click ‘apply now’ to send your full and up-to-date CV. One of our team members will contact you soon.