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SEMH Teaching Assistant (Primary)
Location: Hexham
Salary: £75 - £110 per day
Start Date: ASAP

GSL Education are seeking an enthusiastic Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team at a primary school in Hexham. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners, helping them to achieve their potential in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Responsibilities as a SEMH Teaching Assistant (Primary):

  • Support the SEMH Teaching Assistant (Primary) team in delivering tailored educational activities.
  • Assist in managing challenging behaviour and promoting positive behaviour strategies.
  • Work closely with the class teacher to ensure each pupil receives individual attention and support.
  • Help create a safe and inclusive classroom environment.
  • Provide emotional support and encouragement to pupils with SEMH needs.
  • Monitor and report on pupil progress and behaviour to the teaching staff.

To be a successful SEMH Teaching Assistant (Primary), you need:

  • Experience working with children with SEMH needs is desirable.
  • A patient, understanding, and compassionate approach.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • A commitment to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.
  • 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 (Primary) 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.

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