Job description
SEMH Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support
Location: York
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full Time
Start Date: Immediate
GSL Education are recruiting a resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with behavioural needs in York.
About the School
This specialist setting supports pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, focusing on behaviour support, emotional regulation and re-engagement with learning. Staff prioritise relationship building and consistency.
Responsibilities
* Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis
* Implement behaviour management strategies
* Assist with emotional regulation and engagement
* Work closely with pastoral and teaching staff
* Encourage positive behaviour and attendance
Requirements
* Experience supporting SEMH / behaviour needs
* Strong resilience and calm approach
* Ability to build positive relationships
* 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.