SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA)

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Alberta; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join an ethical and inclusive agency offering an SEMH Teaching Assistant position in Bentley. This full-time role caters to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Ideal candidates should have previous experience in supporting children and possess a caring, patient approach in the classroom.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay reflective of experience

Access to continuous professional development and training

Dedicated consultants for personalized career support

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH or behavioural difficulties.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist in implementing tailored strategies for behaviour management.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Behaviour Management

Education

Updated CV covering last ten years

Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service

Job description

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA)

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Be the Positive Change – SEMH Teaching Assistant Opportunity in Bentley!

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA)
Location: Bentley
Salary Range: £95 -£120 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Time: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

GSL Education are offering an exceptional opportunity for a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students in a secondary school setting in Bentley. This full-time role is ideally suited for individuals with experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

About the Role:

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to provide targeted support to students with behavioural and emotional challenges. Your presence will help pupils access learning in a safe, structured, and supportive environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist in implementing tailored strategies to manage behaviour positively.
• Support students in developing social skills, emotional regulation, and confidence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and outside agencies.
• Help to maintain a nurturing classroom environment that encourages engagement and progress.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all pupils.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural difficulties, or similar needs.
• A calm, empathetic, and patient approach to behaviour management.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and de-escalation techniques is advantageous.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Have anupdated CV(covering thelast ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) andan enhanced DBSregistered to theUpdate Service(or be willing to apply for one).

Join GSL Education Today!

• Competitive rates of pay reflective of your experience and commitment.
• Access to continuous professional development and training.
• Dedicated consultants offering personalised career support.
• Opportunities to work in diverse educational settings across South Yorkshire.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with additional needs and can bring resilience and empathy to the classroom, we would love to hear from you.

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.

For more information or to register your interest in the‘SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA)’role, or to be considered, please click‘apply now’to submit your full andup-to-date CVand one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

Senior Education Consultant, South Yorkshire