Job description
Job Title: Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA)
Location: Dinnington (S25 - within 5 miles and upto 8 miles)
Pay rate: £98-£108 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/ Long-term, Full-time/ Part-time (5 days per week)
Do you want to make a positive impact by supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health challenges?
GSL Education are hiring SEMH Teaching Assistants to work within schools situated throughout Dinnington, providing targeted support and positive guidance.
In this role, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Teaching Assistants (SEMH TA) will work with teachers and pastoral teams to support pupils individually or in small groups, fostering emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and engagement with learning.
Prime Responsibilities:
* Provide tailored support to pupils with SEMH needs.
* Assist with classroom activities and adapt resources as required.
* Support pupils’ emotional regulation, communication, and social skills.
* Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to monitor progress.
* Help create a safe, structured, and encouraging learning environment.
Requirements:
* Previous experience working as SEMH Teaching Assistants or in a similar support role.
* Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
* Ability to support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
* Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.
* An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
Apply now to join as an SEMH Teaching Assistant making a lasting difference.
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 Teaching Assistant role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.