Job description
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Lincoln
Salary: £83.33 - £90.00 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you passionate about supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Do you have experience working with SEND/SEMH children? If so, GSL Education Lincon have an exciting opportunity for you to join a supportive school in Lincoln as an SEMH Teaching Assistant!
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping students overcome challenges and thrive in their learning. This is a rewarding position where you can make a real difference in children’s lives.
Responsibilities of an SEMH Teaching Assistant:
- Support students with SEMH needs on a one-to-one or group basis.
- Assist the class teacher with creating a positive learning environment.
- Help manage challenging behaviour and promote emotional well-being.
- Work closely with other staff to develop individual support plans.
- Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
Requirements for an SEMH Teaching Assistant:
- SEND/SEMH experience is essential.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A passion for supporting children with special needs.
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 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.