Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

  • Portsmouth
  • Primary & Secondary
  • Full-Time
  • Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Are you interested in working with pupils with challenging behaviour?

GSL Education are currently working closely with a variety of SEMH schools in Portsmouth, supporting their staffing needs. There is a huge focus on rapidly improving these schools and the development of their students and learning. The aim is to support the students while in the provision with the view for them to return into mainstream education.

The ideal candidate required for this role will be, resilient, committed and have a positive attitude to better the lives of their pupils. The role will involve supporting both teachers and pupils, helping to keep the students engaged in their learning.

To be successful for this role, the ideal candidate will;

  • Have experience in SEMH/MLD
  • Comfortable working in environments with challenging behaviour
  • A passion and desire to work with students that have additional needs
  • Be available 5 days per week

Experience desirable in:

  • SEMH / PRU settings
  • Youth Work
  • Police or Army
  • Sports coaches and mentors
  • Graduates in Sport, Psychology, Drama and Counselling and Therapy


If you are interested, please apply now!

To work with GSL Education as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, you should:
 

  • Have the right to work in the UK.
  • Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
  • Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

 
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments. 

Please be advised that this role requires 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 about any of the positions mentioned above, please contact Conor Burgess at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education on the role of SEMH Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.