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.
GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.
To apply, please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV or apply directly via the GSL Education website.