Job description
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Easingwold
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026
GSL Education are recruiting an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a specialist setting near Easingwold. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
About the School
This specialist provision supports pupils who require a more therapeutic and personalised approach to education. Small class sizes and consistent routines allow staff to build strong relationships with learners.
SEMH Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
* Support emotional regulation and behaviour strategies.
* Assist with personalised learning programmes.
* Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff.
* Promote a safe and structured learning environment.
Requirements
* Experience supporting SEMH or SEND pupils.
* Knowledge of trauma-informed and behaviour support strategies.
* Patience, empathy and resilience.
* Ability to build trusting 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.