SEMH Teaching Assistants

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Wakefield is seeking SEMH Teaching Assistants. The role involves supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, assisting teachers, and creating a positive learning environment. Candidates should have experience with SEMH, strong communication skills, and a responsible approach to safeguarding. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives. The ideal candidate will need an Enhanced DBS and should be patient and empathetic.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Ability to adapt to the individual needs of each student.
• Professional and responsible approach to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in classroom and small group settings.
• Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning and wellbeing activities.
• Encourage emotional regulation, social skills, and self-confidence.
• Help implement behaviour management and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Monitor and provide feedback on student progress to teaching staff.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Ability to adapt

Job description

Job Title: SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Teacher) Teaching Assistants
Location: Wakefield
Pay rate: Up to £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract type: Day-to-day/ Long-term, Full-time/ Part-time

Are you patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic about helping students develop social, emotional, and mental skills?

GSL Education are appointing SEMH Teaching Assistants to schools throughout Wakefield, providing hands‑on support to pupils who need extra guidance to manage their emotions and achieve their learning potential.

As an SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Teacher) Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with individual students or small groups to implement strategies that foster resilience, confidence, and positive behaviour.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support students with SEMH needs in classroom and small‑group settings.
• Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning and wellbeing activities.
• Encourage emotional regulation, social skills, and self‑confidence.
• Help implement behaviour management and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Monitor and provide feedback on student progress to teaching staff.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Requirements of SEMH Teaching Assistants:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Strong communication, patience, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to the individual needs of each student.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• A professional and responsible approach to safeguarding and wellbeing.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you’ll make a meaningful difference by guiding pupils through challenges and fostering both confidence and success.

As this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, 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.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEMH Teaching Assistant’ role, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Sam Scott at [e-mail] for more information.