Semh Teaching Assistant 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

Looking for SEMH Teaching Assistant in Barking & Dagenham!

• Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Location: Barking & Dagenham
• Salary Range: £105 - £120 per day
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract: Long-term, Full-time
• Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM

Are you an experienced and compassionate Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a real difference? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

GSL Education needs an engaging and caring SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA) to work 1:1 with a child with complex SEMH needs in a supportive school in Barking & Dagenham.

Responsibilities of the SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• 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.

Requirements of the SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• 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.
• A current CV covering the last ten years (with any gaps explained) and an enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

Benefits of joining this school in Barking & Dagenham:

• Competitive daily rate.
• Great working environment.
• Potential to secure a permanent contract.

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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

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