SEMH Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant (Secondary)
Location: Ashington
Salary: £84 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Daily Supply, Long-Term

Do you have the resilience, empathy, and determination to support young people facing emotional and behavioural challenges?
A forward-thinking secondary school in Ashington is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team and work with students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a role where your presence and support can make a significant impact on a student’s education, well-being, and future.

Role Responsibilities of the SEMH TA:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviour with a calm, proactive approach.
• Help pupils access learning by adapting resources and strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams.
• Build strong relationships with students based on trust and consistency.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to support plans and reviews.

Job Requirements of the SEMH TA:

• Experience working with young people with SEMH needs or within an SEN setting.
• A calm, patient, and supportive attitude with strong emotional intelligence.
• Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

Why Choose GSL Education?

• Competitive daily rates of pay depending on your experience.
• Access to ongoing CPD opportunities.
• A chance to genuinely impact pupils’ lives and education outcomes.

If you are an aspiring teacher ready to inspire future authors, thinkers, and communicators, we would be delighted to help you begin your career journey.

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 Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA)’ role in Ashington, or to be considered, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV.

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