Job Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant (Secondary)
Location: South Shields
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £75 – £100 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time

Are you looking for a career where you can work with students who have significant learning difficulties? If so, GSL Education can help. GSL Education is actively recruiting a SEMH Teaching Assistant (Secondary) to work at a client Secondary school located in South Shields starting immediately.

SEMH Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• The ability to identify students going into crisis mode and follow/be familiar with the Positive Behaviour Support System (PBS).
• Provide 1:1 support for a young student with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Support the delivery of in-class activities, promoting independent learning where possible, and encouraging appropriate social skills.
• Follow Education Health Care Plans to ensure outcomes are met. 
• Previous involvement in a Wellbeing and Mind Team (WIMT) as an added advantage.
• Previous working experience with Educational Psychology services, Paediatricians, CAMHS or Therapist.
• An Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for a new one with GSL Education.

SEMH Teaching Assistant Responsibilities: 

• Support on a one to one and small group basis.
• Follow Education Health Care Plans to ensure outcomes are met. 
• Assist in engaging lessons including outdoor education and creative learning. 
• Support young people social interaction.
• Be able to work collaboratively with staff members and outside agencies, such as counsellors and mental health professionals
• Develop self-esteem, confidence, and emotional wellbeing resilience in students to ensure regular attendance in school and active participation in learning and social opportunities.

 
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and the successful applicant must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. 

If you would like to apply for the position of SEMH Teaching Assistant (Secondary) in South Shields please submit your up-to-date CV via the application link and one of our dedicated consultants will reach out to you.