SEMH Teaching Assistant

1 month ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom GSL Education Full time

SEMH Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

Location: Newcastle

Start Date: Immediate
Salary Scale: £75-£110 per day

Contract: Long-term, Full-time/Part-time


GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Teaching Assistant for a vibrant client secondary school in Newcastle. The successful candidate will work closely with secondary school students who have SEMH needs, offering support in both academic and personal development. This position is ideal for someone with experience in mental health support, special educational needs, or working with vulnerable children.

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, your role will involve providing tailored one-to-one or small group interventions, helping students develop coping strategies, and fostering a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities of an SEMH Teaching Assistant:

  • Support students with SEMH needs in their academic and emotional development.
  • Deliver one-on-one and small group interventions to address individual student needs.
  • Assist in developing and implementing strategies for improving behaviour and engagement.
  • Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to provide holistic support.
  • Monitor and report on student progress, adapting approaches as necessary.
  • Promote a safe and positive learning environment, ensuring safeguarding measures are met.

Qualifications Required for an SEMH Teaching Assistant:

  • Experience working with children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) or special educational needs (SEN), ideally within a school setting.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
  • A calm, patient, and empathetic approach when dealing with challenging situations.
  • Understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to child protection.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Newcastle.

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 on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest in the “SEMH Teaching Assistant” role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.



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