Job description
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Weymouth
Salary: £12.82 to £14.72 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: January 2025
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time
GSL Education are looking for a SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA) to join outstanding schools in Weymouth. As a SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA), you will play a key role in supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ensuring they thrive academically and socially. This role requires patience, resilience, and a passion for making a difference to children’s lives.
About the Role
As a SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA), you will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to implement individualised support plans, helping students overcome barriers to learning. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an inclusive and supportive environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to children with SEMH needs.
- Assist the classroom teacher with lesson preparation and delivery.
- Foster a safe and positive learning environment for students.
- Encourage students’ social, emotional, and personal development.
- Manage challenging behaviours and help students build coping strategies.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working as a SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA) or in a similar role is desirable.
- A strong understanding of SEMH needs and strategies to support them.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Resilience, empathy, and a nurturing approach to supporting children.
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rates (£12.82 to £14.72).
- Flexibility to choose between full-time or part-time hours.
- A supportive working environment within outstanding schools.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- A dedicated consultant to guide you through your placement.
Why Join Us?
By becoming a SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA) with GSL Education, you will be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving students’ lives. You will work in a school committed to inclusivity and providing the tools and resources to help every child succeed.
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
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 (TA) 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.