SEMH Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-resourced school in Lytchett Minster as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, supporting students facing emotional and behavioural challenges. You will work closely with teaching staff to promote positive behaviours and foster student engagement, contributing significantly to their academic and personal growth.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development and training

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive pay rates

Permanent opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH or behavioural needs as a SEMH Teaching Assistant.
• Relevant qualifications in education or mental health support advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in one-to-one or small group settings.
• Promote positive behaviour and assist in implementing individual behaviour plans.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure holistic support.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistant

NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare

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Help Students with SEMH needs as an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Lytchett Minster!

SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Lytchett Minster
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent

Do you have a passion for supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH needs at a welcoming and well-resourced school in Lytchett Minster.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA), you will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to deliver targeted support to students facing emotional and behavioural challenges. You will play a key role in improving outcomes and helping students flourish both academically and personally.

SEMH Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Support students with SEMH needs in one-to-one or small group settings.
• Promote positive behaviour and support emotional regulation.
• Assist in implementing individual behaviour and education plans (IEPs).
• Collaborate with class teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to ensure holistic support.
• Encourage student engagement and self-confidence in lessons and daily routines.
• Provide a calm and safe space when students feel overwhelmed.
• Record progress and incidents to contribute to individual support strategies.
• Support reintegration of students into full-time learning and school life.

Skills & Requirements for SEMH TA:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs as a SEMH Teaching Assistant.
• CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistant or Childcare
• A relevant qualification in education, childcare, or mental health support is advantageous.
• A calm, understanding, and consistent approach to managing behaviour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

To thrive in this role, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last two years.
• Possess an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

Why Join GSL:

• Competitive pay rates and permanent opportunities.
• A dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training.
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable students.

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 an application for a new check.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

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