Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant

Description

Bring Patience, Positivity, and Purpose – Join as a Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant in Wingerworth (S42)!

Job Title: Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Wingerworth, S42

Salary: £86 – £100 per day (Depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Long-term/ Day-to-day, Full-time/ Part-time

Are you a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a primary school setting?

GSL Education are welcoming applications for a committed and nurturing Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a reputable primary school in Wingerworth. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and want to make a meaningful difference.

About the Role:

You will be supporting children across KS1 and KS2 who require additional emotional support and behavioural guidance. Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and pastoral team, your role will be to promote stability, build resilience, and help pupils re-engage with their learning in a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and group-based support for pupils with SEMH needs, tailored to their specific emotional and behavioural challenges.

Build trusting relationships through patience, empathy, and consistency.

Assist in delivering personalised interventions and behaviour plans.

Maintain a calm and structured learning environment to help reduce anxiety and support focus.

Support emotional regulation strategies using restorative and therapeutic approaches.

Work collaboratively with staff and external professionals to ensure a joined-up approach.

Monitor and report pupil progress and well-being to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements for the role:

Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or behavioural difficulties, ideally within a primary school setting.

A strong understanding of trauma-informed approaches and emotional regulation techniques.

Resilience, compassion, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 in Teaching Support or equivalent) are advantageous.

Team Teach or other de-escalation training (desirable but not essential).

Commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable pupils.

Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through GSL Education).

Benefits of Joining GSL Education:

Competitive daily rates based on experience and impact.

Dedicated consultant offering personalised support.

Opportunity to work in a nurturing school that values inclusive education.

A rewarding role with a real impact on young learners' lives.

If you’re ready to bring empathy, structure, and support into the lives of children who need it most, apply now to be considered for this impactful role as a Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant in Wingerworth.

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.

To apply for this SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Wingerworth, click ‘apply now’ to submit your updated CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch

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