Job description

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Anston
Pay Rate: £86 – £100 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Full-time / Part-time

Are you passionate about helping pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs thrive in their learning environment?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join an inclusive and supportive school in Anston. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils in building confidence, resilience, and positive learning behaviours.

As an SEMH TA, you will help create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment, encouraging pupils to build confidence, resilience, and positive social skills.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one or small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural challenges.
• Help create a structured, safe, and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional wellbeing and engagement.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to implement personalised learning and behaviour plans.
• Encourage pupils to develop self-confidence, resilience, and positive social skills.
• Support pupils in managing challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.
• Assist in monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teachers to inform future support.

To be an SEMH TA, you’ll require:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural difficulties, or additional learning needs.
• A calm, compassionate, and proactive approach to supporting pupils.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team under teacher guidance.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• A full CV covering the last 10 years, with explanations for any gaps.

What GSL Education offers:

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Flexible day-to-day or long-term placements.
• Access to professional development and training.
• Continuous support from a dedicated education consultant.

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.

To apply for the role of SEMH Teaching Assistant in Anston, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV. A consultant will be in touch shortly.