Job description
SEMH Teaching Assistant Gainsborough
A special school in Gainsborough (age 5 to 17) is looking for enthusiastic SEMH secondary teaching assistants who are keen to support pupils with complex learning difficulties including social emotional mental health, ADHD, childhood trauma and attachment issues. Although experience of working with a variety of needs is preferred, what's essential is that you have a passion and enthusiasm for going above and beyond for children of all needs. There are full time and long-term roles starting September within this supportive and nurturing environment with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. Successful candidates will earn a minimum of £95 a day.
You will be working with children who require further support with their social, emotional and mental health. As such it is likely that you will come across some behaviour that you might find challenging, so it is required that you are calm and patient in your approach as well as being resilient and professional. The school doesn't require vast experience working with SEMH but needs to see that you are dedicated and committed to working with their students.
The ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant should:
* Have experience working with children/young adults with SEMH on 1:1 basis or in classes.
* Be passionate about working with SEMH.
* Be open to working with secondary aged children.
* Be flexible, proactive and patient.
* Be able to communicate effectively within a team.
* Be committed to work full-time.
Job Types: Full-time, long-term with possibility to go permanent.
Pay: £95-105 per day
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Start day: January 2026.
Is this the next step you want to take towards your career? If yes apply today!