Job description
Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant – SEMH
Location: Scarborough
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full Time / Part Time
Start Date: Immediate
GSL Education are seeking a resilient Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in a specialist setting in Scarborough.
About the School
This provision focuses on supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, offering a structured and supportive environment. Staff prioritise relationship building, consistency and behaviour support strategies to help pupils re-engage with learning.
Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
* Support behaviour management and emotional regulation
* Assist with de-escalation strategies and routines
* Encourage positive engagement and resilience
* Work closely with pastoral and teaching teams
Requirements
* Experience supporting SEMH / behaviour needs
* Strong resilience and calm approach
* Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
* Good behaviour management skills
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.