SEMH Teaching Assistant

Role: Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Location: Hull & East Riding of Yorkshire
Pay Rate: £90 – £105 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

GSL Education is recruiting a dedicated and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant to join an Alternative Provision supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and complex behaviour.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in SEN, care, youth work, or behaviour support who are looking to make a meaningful impact in a specialist education setting.

The provision supports young people who are unable to access mainstream education due to behavioural, emotional, or social needs. The school focuses on consistency, positive behaviour approaches, and strong staff–pupil relationships to help students re-engage with learning.

• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support

• Implement behaviour management strategies and support emotional regulation

• Assist teaching staff with personalised learning activities

• Support pupils during transitions and throughout the school day

• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and social development

• Work in line with EHCPs, behaviour plans, and safeguarding policies

• Communicate effectively with teachers and pastoral teams

• Previous experience supporting challenging behaviour, SEMH, or SEN pupils

• A calm, consistent, and resilient approach

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Knowledge of safeguarding and behaviour support strategies

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one through GSL Education)

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Access to SEN and behaviour-focused CPD

• Opportunities for long-term or permanent positions

GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks.

To apply for this SEMH Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV or contact the Dena Gillies at GSL Education Hull team today.