SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA)

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

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs in Swinton. The role involves delivering personalized support and building trusting relationships to promote engagement and learning. Ideal candidates should have experience with children, strong communication skills, and a DBS check. Competitive pay rates and opportunities for professional development offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Flexible placements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally within SEMH or additional needs settings.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• CV covering the last 10 years of employment history, with any gaps explained.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist in implementing behaviour management strategies and tailored support plans.
• Monitor and report on pupils’ progress to teaching and pastoral staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patience

Resilience

Job description

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Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Swinton, S64
Pay Rate: £95 – £120 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Full-time / Part-time

Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

GSL Education are seeking a motivated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a school in the Swinton (S64) area. As an SEMH TA, this role offers the opportunity to provide personalised support to pupils with additional emotional and behavioural needs, helping them develop confidence, resilience, and key social skills.

Responsibilities as an SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Deliver 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist in implementing behaviour management strategies and tailored support plans.
• Build trusting relationships to encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and learning.
• Monitor and report on pupils’ progress to teaching and pastoral staff.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Requirements for SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working with children, ideally within SEMH or additional needs settings.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and observational skills.
• Patience, resilience, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• A CV covering the last 10 years of employment history, with any gaps explained.

What GSL Education Offers:

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Flexible day-to-day and long-term placements.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.

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.

To apply for the role of SEMH Teaching Assistant, please click ‘apply now’ and submit your CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly.

Senior Education Consultant, South Yorkshire