SEMH Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA) Secondary
Location: Gateshead
Salary: GBP84 - GBP110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Daily Supply, Long-Term (8:45 AM 2:45 PM)

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you want to make a real impact on their education and well-being? This could be the opportunity you ve been looking for.

GSL Education are working with an excellent secondary school in Gateshead to recruit a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA). In this vital role, you will help students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve their potential.

You will be working with students who require additional emotional and behavioural support, both in and out of the classroom. Your role will involve assisting with learning activities, promoting positive behaviour, and helping pupils manage their emotions so they can engage fully with school life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs.
• Support the delivery of lessons, adapting resources where necessary.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote a calm, structured environment to encourage learning.
• Help students develop resilience, self-regulation, and coping strategies.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and support interventions.
• Liaise with staff, parents/carers, and external agencies as required.

What We re Looking For:

• Relevant qualifications in education, psychology, youth work or similar.
• Experience supporting secondary-aged students with SEMH needs.
• Knowledge of behaviour management and trauma-informed approaches.
• A nurturing, calm, and patient manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and the ability to work in a fast-paced school environment.
• A valid, enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates based on your experience.
• Flexible and rewarding opportunities across secondary schools.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated GSL consultant.
• The chance to work in schools where your contribution is truly valued.

• GBP100 referral bonus for every successful Teacher or TA recommendation!

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate SEMH TA ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Gateshead !

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 .

Click Apply Now to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Saif at (url removed) for more information.