Primary Teaching Assistant - Social, Emotional Mental Health Needs

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Salford, Mancester

Start Date: January 2025 or sooner

Salary: £90- £115 per day

Are you looking for a career where you can work with students who have complex learning difficulties? If so, GSL Education can help. GSL Education are actively recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants on a supply basis to work within a SEMH Provision located in Salford, starting as soon as possible.

About the School:

The school is characterized by a dedicated team of educators who are passionate about nurturing the potential of each student.

The school offers exceptional education to students with additional needs related to social, emotional, and mental health.

The school supports a large number of students with additional learning or neurodevelopmental challenges, such as ADHD and Autism.

The school's curriculum is designed to be engaging, relevant, and stimulating, providing a solid foundation for future success.

The school’s focus is on academic achievement, personal development, and community engagement which reflets their belief in empowering students to become confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world.

As a specialist provision catering to students aged 5 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, they are dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where every student can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

SEMH Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

- Provide tailored support and interventions to students with SEMH needs, both in and out of the classroom

- Provide 1:1 support for children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, and associated behavioural needs.

- Implement strategies to support positive behaviour management and de-escalate challenging situations.

- Assist students with SEMH needs in accessing the curriculum and completing academic tasks.

- Work closely with classroom teachers, SENCO, and other relevant staff to coordinate support and interventions for students.

- Attend relevant training sessions and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills in supporting students with SEMH needs.

SEMH Teaching Assistant Requirements: 

Must hold the Right to Work in the UK.

Experience working with students with SEMH needs in a school or similar setting for at least 6 months. Placements through University or volunteering experiences will be accepted.

Understanding of SEMH-related challenges and appropriate strategies for intervention and support.  

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.  

Be able to work collaboratively with staff members and outside agencies, such as counsellors and mental health professionals.

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 Salford, please call Orien Mojdeh at GSL Education. Alternatively, please apply via the application link or visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.