SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £83 – £100 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time

Are you looking for a career where you can work with students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs? If so, GSL Education can help! GSL Education are seeking SEMH Teaching Assistants to work at a specialist school in Scarborough, providing education to students aged 8 to 16 with SEMH needs.

About the School:

• The school is committed to helping students between the ages of 8 and 16 diagnosed with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• They are dedicated to ensuring every student succeeds in academic and career-related learning opportunities.
• The school places a high priority on helping students learn self-regulation so they can manage their emotions, behaviours, and reactions in a healthy and flexible way.
• They also emphasise the development of self-reflection, helping students assess their decisions, behaviours, and experiences and apply this knowledge to develop.

SEMH Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to students who face significant barriers to learning due to their social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to children and young people to address their social, academic and emotional needs.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours.
• Encourage the development of social skills and emotional resilience.
• Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
• Attend relevant training sessions and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills in supporting students with SEMH needs.

SEMH Teaching Assistant Requirements: 

• Have 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 and appropriate strategies for intervention and support.  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  
• 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 Scarborough, 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.