SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Hull
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time / Part Time
Salary: £93–£110 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications

GSL Education Hull are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a educational setting in Hull, supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

About the School

The school provides a specialist, supportive and structured learning environment for young people who may have experienced barriers to education or find mainstream settings challenging.

The setting focuses on understanding each student's individual needs and helping them develop the confidence, emotional regulation, behaviour and learning skills needed to make positive progress.

Staff work closely together to provide a consistent and nurturing approach, ensuring students feel safe, valued and supported throughout their education.

About the Role as a Teaching Assistant:

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the wider support team to help students engage with their learning and overcome barriers to education.

You will be an important role model for students, providing encouragement, structure and consistency while helping them develop positive relationships and behaviours.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs.

• Supporting students to access learning and remain engaged in lessons.

• Building positive and trusting relationships with students.

• Supporting emotional regulation and helping students develop appropriate coping strategies.

• Promoting positive behaviour and reinforcing clear boundaries.

• Responding calmly and confidently to challenging behaviour.

• Supporting students with their social and emotional development.

• Helping to create a safe, calm and positive learning environment.

• Working alongside teachers and other professionals to implement individual support strategies.

• Encouraging students to develop confidence, independence and resilience.

What We're Looking For a Teaching Assistant who:

The ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant will be patient, resilient and confident when supporting young people who may present with challenging behaviour or complex emotional needs.

Previous experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, schools, youth work, care or similar settings would be highly beneficial. However, we are also interested in individuals with strong transferable skills and a genuine passion for supporting young people.

You will need to demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.

• Patience, resilience and empathy.

• A calm and consistent approach.

• Confidence when managing challenging behaviour.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships.

• The ability to remain professional and composed in difficult situations.

• Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to individual student needs.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Work for GSL Education?

At GSL Education Hull, we are committed to supporting our candidates throughout their education career. When you work with us, you can benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants.

• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within specialist and mainstream settings.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• Ongoing guidance and support throughout your placement.

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

If you are an SEMH Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people, managing behaviour positively and helping students overcome barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join GSL Education Hull and take the next step in your education career.

All applicants must have, or be willing to apply for, an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.