SEMH Teaching Assistant — 1:1 Support in Barking & Dagenham

GSL Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Great working environment

Potential for permanent contract

Job summary

GSL Education is hiring a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Barking & Dagenham to support a student with complex SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis. The role runs full-time, long-term with hours 8:30 AM–3:45 PM, and a competitive daily rate of £105–£120.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to implement tailored strategies, help develop coping skills, and foster emotional well-being in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN and behavioural support.
• Ability to provide strategies for SEMH needs.
• Resilient, proactive, and patient personality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A passion for helping students overcome challenges and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one behavioural and emotional support to a student with complex SEMH needs.
• Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to implement tailored support strategies.
• Help the student develop coping mechanisms and social skills.
• Encourage engagement in learning activities while fostering emotional well-being.
• Maintain a structured and nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Behavioural support

SEMH strategies

Communication

Teamwork

Resilient

Job description

GSL Education is hiring a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Barking & Dagenham to support a student with complex SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis. The role runs full-time, long-term with hours 8:30 AM–3:45 PM, and a competitive daily rate of £105–£120.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to implement tailored strategies, help develop coping skills, and foster emotional well-being in a supportive school environment.