Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA)
Location: Barton
Salary: £83.33 - £95.00 per day (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Full-time
Are you a compassionate and resilient individual with a passion for supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive school environment in Barton, helping young learners build confidence and achieve their full potential.
Responsibilities of the SEMH TA:
- Provide tailored support to students with SEMH needs, helping them navigate challenges.
- Assist with classroom activities and create a positive learning environment.
- Support pupils in managing emotions, behaviour, and social interactions.
- Work one-to-one or with small groups, ensuring they receive the right level of care and encouragement.
- Implement individual learning plans and strategies to meet diverse needs.
- Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to promote student success.
- Foster resilience and independence in students by providing consistent guidance and mentorship.
Requirements of the SEMH TA:
- Previous experience working with SEMH, or SEN students is highly desirable.
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to working with young people.
- Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to provide a structured and supportive environment.
- A passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a dedicated team.
- A relevant qualification in education, psychology, or youth work (desirable but not essential).
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
Benefits:
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and career growth.
- Cultural Engagement: Teach languages in a way that fosters global understanding and communication.
- Positive School Culture: Work in a school that promotes collaboration, student well-being, and continuous improvement.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘SEMH TA’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Barton!
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.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEMH TA’ in a school 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.