Job description
SEMH Teaching Assistant – Specialist Secondary School | Havant
Hourly Rate: £13.08 – £15.00
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and student-focused team at a specialist school in Havant, catering for boys aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a nurturing, therapeutic setting where each pupil is supported to overcome barriers to learning caused by emotional and behavioural challenges such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and more.
Join a school that values your contribution and supports your development while helping young people thrive both emotionally and academically.
SEMH Teaching Assistant – Specialist Secondary School | Havant
What You’ll Be Doing as a SEMH Teaching Assistant:
- Supporting the delivery of a personalised, broad curriculum
- Assisting students with emotional regulation and modelling positive behaviours
- Helping young people build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills
- Collaborating with teachers and therapists to meet individual EHCP targets
- Promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment
We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:
- Empathetic, calm, and resilient under pressure
- Passionate about inclusive, trauma-informed education
- A team player with strong communication skills
- Adaptable and proactive in managing challenging behaviours
- Experienced (or keen to learn) in supporting students with SEMH needs
In Return, the School Offers:
- A caring and collaborative staff community
- Ongoing CPD, including SEN and therapeutic training
- A trauma-informed ethos with robust emotional support systems
- A focus on staff wellbeing and career growth
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.
Please be advised that this SEMH Teaching Assistant role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more details or to apply, please contact jack.rutterford@gsleducation.com at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a SEMH Teaching Assistant, please follow the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to submit your application online.