Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: York, North Yorkshire

Start Date: ASAP
Salary:
£83 - £100 per day

Contract Type: Full-Time

GSL Education are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to work at an Alternative provision in York catering to students with SEMH challenges, starting immediately.

SEMH Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

  • Provide tailored support to students with emotional, social, and mental health difficulties.
  • Provide 1:1 or small group support to children and young people as required.
  • Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours.
  • Establish supportive relationships with students.
  • Encourage the development of social skills and emotional resilience.
  • Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals.
  • Attend relevant training sessions and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills in supporting students with SEMH needs.

SEMH Teaching Assistant Requirements: 

  • Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, or in similar roles such as youth work or care.
  • Understanding of SEMH-related challenges.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  
    • Be able to work collaboratively with staff members.
    • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
    • An Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for a new one with GSL Education.

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.

For more information, or to apply for the role of SEMH Teaching Assistant in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education. Alternatively, please apply via the application link or visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.