Job description
SEMH Teaching Assistant (Secondary)
Location: Hexham
Salary: £75 - £110 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about supporting young people in a secondary school setting? Do you have a keen interest in helping students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
GSL Education are looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and dynamic secondary school in Hexham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a positive impact on young people’s lives while developing their own career.
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with secondary students who require additional support, helping them to engage in their learning and manage their emotions. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on providing the best possible education and care for each child.
Responsibilities as an SEMH Teaching Assistant (Secondary):
- Support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a secondary school setting.
- Help students to develop positive coping strategies and encourage positive behaviour.
- Work one-on-one or in small groups with students to assist their learning and emotional development.
- Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to implement tailored learning plans.
- Create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
Requirements for the SEMH Teaching Assistant (Secondary):
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational or support setting.
- A passion for helping young people with SEMH needs.
- Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
- Ability to work well within a team and build positive relationships with students.
- Relevant qualifications or experience in education or mental health support would be advantageous.
- Have an updated CV (covering last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
For more information or to register your interest in the SEMH Teaching Assistant (Secondary) role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.