SMEH Teaching Assistant

4 weeks ago


Ashington, United Kingdom GSL Education Full time

SMEH Teaching Assistant (Primary) 

Location: Ashington 

Salary: £75 - £100 per day 

Start Date: ASAP 

Contract: Full time/Part Time 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

GSL Education Ashington are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SMEH Teaching Assistant (Primary) to join our client vibrant primary school community in Ashington.  

Job Summary: As an SMEH Teaching Assistant (Primary), you will play a crucial role in supporting students and helping them thrive academically and socially. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Provide one-on-one and small group support to primary students (KS 1 and KS 2) with SEMH needs. 
  • Assist teachers in planning and delivering tailored educational programs. 
  • Create a positive and supportive learning environment. 
  • Help students develop coping strategies and social skills. 
  • Monitor and report on student progress and behaviour. 
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and other staff members. 
  • Support students during break and lunchtime activities. 
  • Implement behaviour management strategies effectively. 

Requirements: 

  • Previous experience as an SMEH Teaching Assistant (Primary) or in a similar role is beneficial but not essential. 
  • Relevant qualifications such as CACHE or NVQ would be a plus but not must. 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team. 
  • Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children with SEMH needs. 
  • Have an updated CV (covering last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).  

GSL Education is an independent and ethical recruitment provider, supporting schools across Ashington with their recruitment needs. 
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. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community. 

For more information or to register your interest in the SMEH Teaching Assistant (Primary) 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. 

Join us as an SMEH Teaching Assistant (Primary) and make a real difference in the lives of our students 



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