Secondary SEND TA Gainsborough

Aspire People; Lea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with complex learning difficulties in Gainsborough. This full-time role requires passion and dedication to work with secondary-aged children and manage challenging behavior. The position offers a minimum salary of £95 a day with the possibility of going permanent. Applicants should be flexible, patient, and committed to a nurturing educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/young adults with SEMH on a 1:1 basis or in classes.
• Passion for working with SEMH.
• Commitment to working full-time.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex learning difficulties in a nurturing environment.
• Handle challenging behavior calmly and patiently.
• Work closely with a team to ensure pupils' needs are met.

Skills

Experience with SEMH children

Effective communication skills

Flexibility and patience

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant Gainsborough

A special school in Gainsborough (age 5 to 17) is looking for enthusiastic SEMH secondary teaching assistants who are keen to support pupils with complex learning difficulties including social emotional mental health, ADHD, childhood trauma and attachment issues. Although experience of working with a variety of needs is preferred, what's essential is that you have a passion and enthusiasm for going above and beyond for children of all needs. There are full time and long-term roles starting September within this supportive and nurturing environment with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. Successful candidates will earn a minimum of £95 a day.

You will be working with children who require further support with their social, emotional and mental health. As such it is likely that you will come across some behaviour that you might find challenging, so it is required that you are calm and patient in your approach as well as being resilient and professional. The school doesn't require vast experience working with SEMH but needs to see that you are dedicated and committed to working with their students.

The ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant should:

• Have experience working with children/young adults with SEMH on 1:1 basis or in classes.
• Be passionate about working with SEMH.
• Be open to working with secondary aged children.
• Be flexible, proactive and patient.
• Be able to communicate effectively within a team.
• Be committed to work full-time.

Job Types: Full-time, long-term with possibility to go permanent.

Pay: £95-105 per day

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Start day: January 2026.

Is this the next step you want to take towards your career? If yes apply today!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.