SEMH Teaching Assistant

Description

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary Support

Location: Lancing

Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Full-time, Long-term (Part-time roles also available)

Are you experienced in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs or keen to develop a career in primary SEMH support?

GSL Education are seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Lancing, catering to children aged 4–11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, including anxiety, trauma-related difficulties, emotional dysregulation, and behavioural challenges.

About the Role: This is a child-focused, nurturing support role where you'll work closely with vulnerable children, helping them access learning while building emotional resilience. The school prioritises therapeutic approaches, emotional regulation, and creating safe spaces — all underpinned by consistency, empathy, and teamwork.

Experience with trauma-informed practice, de-escalation techniques, emotional regulation strategies, or supporting children with challenging behaviours will be a strong advantage — but if you're still growing these skills, you're warmly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 or small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs

Help implement emotional regulation strategies and coping techniques

Use calm, consistent approaches to support behaviour management

Encourage positive relationships, trust-building, and social skills development

Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to create supportive learning environments

Support transition times and help children manage anxiety and stress

Requirements:

Experience in primary settings or supporting children with SEMH needs is highly desirable

Knowledge of SEMH strategies or experience supporting children with anxiety, trauma, or behavioural challenges

Patient, empathetic, resilient personality with a child-centred approach

Understanding of safeguarding and willingness to undertake relevant training

Enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer:

Daily pay of £90–£100

Specialist support from a dedicated education consultant

Opportunities to develop SEMH specialism in a supportive team

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 about the position, please contact Georgia Haran at GSL Education.

To register your interest in the SEMH Teaching Assistant 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

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