SEMH Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

GSL Education Hull Branch is seeking compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to work across Market Weighton, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

You will work with teachers to provide tailored support for SEMH needs, helping students manage emotions, build relationships, and engage in learning in a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous SEMH experience is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to apply.
• Strong understanding of SEMH needs and positive behaviour management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Qualification in Education, Childcare, Psychology, Health & Social Care is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support students in managing their emotions and developing positive behaviour strategies.
• Build strong, trusting relationships to promote wellbeing and engagement.
• Assist teachers in delivering inclusive and engaging learning activities.
• Support pupils according to individual learning and behaviour plans.
• Encourage development of social skills, resilience, confidence, and independence.
• Help manage challenging behaviour using positive strategies.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to staff.
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Education/Childcare qualification

Job description

Are you a compassionate and resilient individual with a passion for supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

GSL Education Hull Branch are seeking dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to work in educational settings across Market Weighton, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive academic, social, and emotional outcomes.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA) will work closely with teachers and other support professionals to provide tailored assistance to pupils with a range of social, emotional, and behavioural needs. You will play an important role in helping students manage their emotions, develop positive relationships, build confidence, and engage successfully in their learning.

Responsibilities of an SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support students in managing their emotions and developing positive behaviour strategies.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils to promote their wellbeing and engagement.
• Assist teachers in delivering inclusive and engaging learning activities.
• Support pupils according to their individual learning and behaviour support plans.
• Encourage the development of social skills, resilience, confidence, and independence.
• Help manage challenging behaviour using positive and appropriate strategies.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers and relevant support staff.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment.

Requirements of an SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural, or additional learning needs is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour is advantageous.
• A relevant qualification in Education, Childcare, Psychology, Health & Social Care, or a related field is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong understanding of SEMH needs and positive behaviour management strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to apply

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.