SEMH Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A school in Southampton is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide immediate support for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The role involves working closely with teachers and therapists to help students with challenging behaviors, offering both full-time and part-time options. GSL Education provides competitive pay and dedicated support in securing your position.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated Consultants for support

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• DBS registered on the update service or willingness to apply.
• Two relevant references from the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH using 1:1, 2:1, and group work.
• Liaise with teachers and other support staff.

Skills

Supporting young people with Mental Health

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Experience with Special Needs

Job description

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Have you got experience supporting young people or adults with Mental Health? Are you thinking about a career in education or as an Educational Therapist?

A lovely school based in Southampton is looking for someone with experience supporting people with Special Needs to join their school immediately to support pupils with SEMH.

This role will allow you to liaise with teachers, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, play therapists and many other people working within the same field.

SEMH Teaching Assistant role

• Supportive school located in Cosham
• 1:1, 2:1 and group work with challenging behaviours
• Temp-perm
• Full-time is preferred but part-time applicants may still apply, as job shares can be available
• ££ per hour depending on your experience
• Experience with Mental Health or SEN

To work with GSL Education as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of SEMH Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit to apply online.