Job Title: Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £86 - £100 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Do you have compassion and resilience to support young learners facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges?
GSL Education are looking for a committed and empathetic Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant to work within a primary school environment in Chesterfield area. This role is ideal for someone who can build strong relationships with children and support their academic, emotional, and behavioural development. As a Primary SEMH TA, you will provide tailored emotional and behavioural support to help pupils thrive in a nurturing classroom environment.
Responsibilities as a Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant:
Provide tailored 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEMH needs in a school setting.
Implement strategies to promote emotional regulation, self-esteem, and classroom engagement.
Assist the class teacher in managing behaviour and adapting lesson content.
Encourage positive social interactions and help pupils develop coping skills.
Travel between settings or support off-site interventions when required.
Requirements for Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant:
Previous experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural needs, ideally in a school setting.
A full UK driving licence with business insurance is essential.
A nurturing, patient, and consistent approach to behaviour support.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
A full CV covering the last 10 years, with any gaps explained.
Why Work with GSL Education?
Competitive daily rates based on your skills and experience.
Dedicated consultants offering local knowledge and continuous support.
Opportunities for career development and relevant training.
Ethical, honest, and people-first approach to education recruitment.
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 teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for the Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. One of our consultants will be in touch to discuss your application