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Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA)
Location: Gateshead
Salary: £84 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Daily Supply, Long-Term (8:45 AM – 2:45 PM)

Can you be the steady, supportive presence a student needs to thrive in a challenging world?

GSL Education are seeking a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA) to join a supportive secondary school setting in Gateshead. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Support students with SEMH needs on a 1:1 or small group basis.
Build trusting relationships to encourage engagement and emotional regulation.
Implement behaviour support strategies under the guidance of SENCOs or pastoral leads.
Collaborate with teaching staff and external professionals to support learning and well-being.
Maintain a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
Job Requirements:

Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or similar needs.
Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and patience.
Team player with a flexible and proactive attitude.
A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
What We Offer:

Meaningful, rewarding work that changes lives.
Shorter working day—ideal for work-life balance.
Full support from GSL Education consultants.
If you’re passionate about supporting children’s learning and development and eager to begin a rewarding role within a primary school setting, this SEMH Teaching Assistant position in Gateshead could be your ideal next step.

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 get in touch directly with Saif at  (url removed) for more information.

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