SEMH Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in Thirsk. The successful candidate will support pupils with emotional and behavioural needs in a structured environment. Responsibilities include assisting with behaviour strategies, encouraging engagement, and supporting learning across curricula. Strong support skills and an enhanced DBS are essential. This position offers a competitive daily salary of £88 – £110.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs 1:1 and in groups.
• Assist with behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
• Encourage engagement and positive routines.
• Support learning across a broad curriculum.

Skills

Experience supporting SEMH needs

Strong behaviour support skills

Resilience

Job description

Location: Thirsk
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026

GSL Education are looking for an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist setting near Thirsk. This role involves supporting pupils with emotional and behavioural needs in a structured and supportive environment.

About the School

The provision supports pupils who have struggled in mainstream education due to SEMH needs. Small groups, therapeutic strategies and strong adult relationships are central to the school’s approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs 1:1 and in groups
• Assist with behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Encourage engagement and positive routines
• Support learning across a broad curriculum

Requirements

• Experience supporting SEMH needs, resilience, strong behaviour support skills and an enhanced DBS.
• Please be advised that this role requires a 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.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.

If you would like to apply for the position of SEMH Teaching Assistant, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.