SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA) (Secondary)
On site
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
£ 100 / day
Full Time
02-03-2025
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Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA) (Secondary)
Location: Chesterfield (S41)
Salary: £85 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full – Time, Long-term
Do you have the resilience, patience and commitment required to help young learners overcome challenges and thrive in an inclusive educational environment?
GSL Education invites you to apply for an SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA) role in Chesterfield. This role presents a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the well-being and academic progress of students who face challenges in managing their emotions and behaviours.
Role Overview: As an SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA), you will play a crucial role in providing tailored support to students who face barriers to learning due to social, emotional, or mental health difficulties. Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff, you will help create a structured and nurturing learning environment where students feel valued, understood and motivated.
Key Responsibilities
Support students with SEMH difficulties in both individual and group settings, encouraging their participation and helping them regulate their emotions and behaviours.
Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to develop and implement tailored learning strategies for students with SEMH.
Provide emotional support to students in times of difficulty, helping them manage stress, anxiety and frustration constructively.
Encourage positive social interactions among students, promoting the development of healthy peer relationships.
Help students to stay focused and engaged in lessons, assisting with academic tasks where needed.
Observe, record and report students’ progress and well-being, liaising with teachers, parents and external professionals as required.
Create a nurturing environment that allows students to feel secure and valued, reducing anxiety, and fostering a sense of belonging within the school.
Requirements
Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role supporting students with SEMH, SEN, or behavioural difficulties.
A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent (e.g., Childcare, Youth Work) would be advantageous.
A clear understanding of SEMH difficulties and the impact these can have on students' academic performance and emotional well-being.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for travel to various school locations) is required.
The ability to remain calm under pressure, providing a stable and reassuring presence to students in moments of emotional distress.
Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills to support students effectively and work closely with other professionals.
The ability to develop positive, trusting relationships with students, helping them to feel comfortable in a classroom environment.
Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
What does GSL Education Offer?
Enjoy a pay rate of £85 - £100 per day, depending on your experience and qualifications.
A dedicated consultant providing personalised career support.
The chance to work in a rewarding and impactful role within a supportive school setting.
A pathway to securing permanent employment within an inclusive educational environment.
If you are a passionate SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA) eager to make a real difference in the lives of children in Chesterfield, we invite you to apply today!
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 Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA)’ role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
About the Company
For over two decades, GSL has been working to actively improve the quality of education for young people across the UK. With offices serving London, Watford, Kent, Leicester, Manchester, Newcastle, Hull, and Hampshire we are an established Teacher and Support Staff Education agency providing personal, reliable service and support, to both teachers and our client schools, with whom we have established long-term relationships built on trust and confidence. As a teacher, we can offer you guaranteed work, good rates of pay; pe... Know more
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