SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA)

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA)
Location: Poole
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Full-time / part-time

Are you passionate about assisting the educational and emotional development of students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

GSL Education are currently partnering with an exceptional secondary school inPoole that is searching for a compassionate and committed SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA) to join their team.

In the role of a SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA), you will be instrumental in providing support to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, assisting them in overcoming obstacles to their learning and achieving their academic aspirations.

Responsibilities of the SEMH TA:

• Provide individualised and group support to students with SEMH needs, enhancing their engagement with learning and helping them manage emotions and behaviour.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons, adapting materials and strategies to suit SEMH students.
• Monitor and report on student progress, identifying areas for improvement and celebrating achievements.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies to promote positive behaviour and address challenges appropriately.
• Offer emotional support and guidance to help students develop coping strategies and build resilience.
• Maintain regular communication with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure a coordinated support approach

Requirements of the SEMH TA:

• Hold relevant qualifications in education, psychology, or a related field.
• Possess prior experience working with students with SEMH needs.
• Demonstrate strong organisational, communication, and classroom management skills for efficient classroom operation.
• Exhibit a compassionate and understanding approach to supporting students.
• Show flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a secondary school environment.
• 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 Poole!

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.