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SEMH Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Dibden Purlieu
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
SEMH Teaching Assistant – Secondary School – Dibden Purlieu, Hampshire
Start Date: September 2025 | Contract Type: Full-Time (Temp to Perm)
Are you a patient and empathetic individual with a passion for supporting young people facing emotional and mental health challenges?
GSL Education are currently seeking a full-time Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA) to join a supportive secondary school in Dibden Purlieu, Hampshire, starting from September 2025. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to provide vital one-to-one and small group support to students dealing with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression.
Working closely with teaching and supporting school staff, you will help create a nurturing and structured learning environment where pupils can feel safe, supported, and motivated to succeed. A permanent contract may be offered following a successful probation period.
As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will be:
Provide tailored emotional and academic support to students with SEMH needs.
Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement.
Assist in classroom management and promote positive behaviour strategies.
Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to implement support plans.
Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and behaviour.
Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and respectful school environment.
Assist learners dealing with challenges like anxiety, low mood, and social difficulties.
Requirements for SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA):
Previous experience working with students with SEMH needs (desirable).
A compassionate and understanding nature with strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent under pressure.
A flexible, proactive attitude to support across school settings.
CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ in Childcare/Teaching Assistant is advantageous.
Have an updated CV and an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
Why choose GSL:
Opportunity to make a real impact on young people’s lives.
Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities.
Support from dedicated and experienced education consultants.
Access to continued professional development and career support.
Ethical, honest, and people-centred approach to recruitment.
If you're an enthusiastic and reliable individual ready to take the next step in your education career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting SEMH Teaching Assistant opportunity in Dibden Purlieu!
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 or 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 touchBefore You Apply
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