SEMH Support Assistant - Empower Students to Thrive

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education Hull Branch is actively recruiting SEMH Support Assistants to work in schools across Hull, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and build confidence and skills to succeed.

You will collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and support staff to provide tailored help for students facing social, emotional, behavioural or mental health challenges, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/young people with SEMH or related needs is desirable.
• Experience in schools, youth work, care, or similar settings is advantageous.
• Relevant qualifications in Education, Childcare, Psychology, Health & Social Care, or Youth Work are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, confidence, resilience, and social skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote engagement with learning.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and targeted interventions.
• Support students in line with individual learning and behaviour plans.
• Help manage challenging situations using positive and appropriate strategies.
• Monitor pupil progress, behaviour, and wellbeing, providing feedback to relevant staff.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEMH understanding

Positive behaviour

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Education/Childcare/Psychology/Health & Social Care/Youth Work

Job description

GSL Education Hull Branch is actively recruiting SEMH Support Assistants to work in schools across Hull, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and build confidence and skills to succeed.

You will collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and support staff to provide tailored help for students facing social, emotional, behavioural or mental health challenges, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.