Job Opportunity for SEMH Teaching Assistant in Lancing
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Lancing
Salary: £85 - £95 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term, Part-time / Full-time
Start Date: Immediate
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? A rewarding opportunity awaits you in Lancing, where GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and empathetic individual to join a local school as a SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA), working with Primary and Secondary age students.
About the Role:
As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students overcome emotional and behavioural challenges, enabling them to thrive both academically and personally. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a range of age groups.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide tailored one-on-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs
* Support students in developing emotional resilience and positive coping strategies
* Encourage engagement in classroom activities and social development
* Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff, and external professionals to implement personalised support plans
* Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
Requirements:
* Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs is highly desirable
* A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Relevant training or qualifications in SEMH support are advantageous
To work with GSL Education as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you should:
* Have the right to work in the UK
* Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years
* Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education
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 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 support for staff in educational settings across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA) role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.