Overview
SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA)
Location: Lancing
Pay Rate: £90 – £95 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Role
As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils with a range of emotional and behavioural needs, helping them to engage with learning and build self-confidence in a nurturing and safe setting.
Responsibilities
* Deliver 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
* Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
* Work closely with teachers and therapists to implement individual support plans.
* Build strong, trusting relationships with students and colleagues.
* Assist with classroom routines and create a structured learning environment.
Requirements
* Experience supporting students with SEMH or challenging behaviour is essential.
* A calm, empathetic, and consistent approach.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to de-escalate difficult situations.
* An up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years (with no unexplained gaps).
* Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
GSL Education Offers
* Competitive daily pay rates.
* Supportive and knowledgeable consultants with local expertise.
* Access to ongoing training opportunities.
* A people-first, ethical recruitment approach.
Safeguarding
Please be advised that this role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. 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.
Apply
To apply for the SEMH Teaching Assistant role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. A consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.
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