SEMH Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide support for students with emotional and mental health needs in York. This role involves building supportive relationships, managing challenging behaviours, and fostering social skills. The position requires experience or a similar background, alongside a commitment to safeguarding and an Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Understanding of SEMH-related challenges.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.
• Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with emotional, social, and mental health difficulties.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours.
• Establish supportive relationships with students.
• Encourage the development of social skills and emotional resilience.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Empathy

Job description

GSL Education are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to work at an Alternative Provision in York, starting in September 2025.

SEMH Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to students with emotional, social, and mental health difficulties.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support to children and young people as required.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours.
• Establish supportive relationships with students.
• Encourage the development of social skills and emotional resilience.
• Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals.
• Attend relevant training sessions and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills in supporting students with SEMH needs.

SEMH Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, or in similar roles such as youth work or care.
• Understanding of SEMH-related challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Be able to work collaboratively with staff members.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • An Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for a new one with GSL Education.

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.

For more information, or to apply for the role of SEMH Teaching Assistant in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education. Alternatively, please apply via the application link or visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.