Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Wakefield (WF4)
Payrate: £13.50 -£14.30 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day / Long-term | Part-time / Full-time
Setting: Alternative Provision (AP) School
Do you want to make a meaningful impact by guiding pupils with SEMH needs to succeed in a supportive and structured setting.
GSL Education are seeking a motivated SEMH TA to provide consistent classroom and pastoral support in AP schools across Wakefield (WF4), working with pupils who benefit from structured guidance and positive encouragement.
As Social, Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping students re-engage with learning, develop emotional regulation, and build positive behaviour patterns. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to ensure pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated.
Core Responsibilities:
* Deliver focused support to pupils with SEMH needs.
* Encourage emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and engagement in learning.
* Work individually or with small groups to meet specific needs.
* Assist teachers in maintaining a structured and supportive classroom setting.
* Contribute to behaviour strategies and personalised intervention plans.
Requirements:
* Previous experience or in a related support role.
* A patient, empathetic, and consistent approach.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
* Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.
* An 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 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.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To register your interest in the SEMH TA role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.