SEMH Teaching Assistant

  • GSL Education - London
  • Harrow, Middlesex
  • Jul 23, 2025
Full time Education

Job Description

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Harrow
Salary: £90 £110 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a specialist school in Harrow. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving learning outcomes for pupils with moderate to complex behavioural and learning needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support students with SEMH on a 1:1 or small group basis.

  • Work alongside class teachers and pastoral teams to ensure consistent support.

  • Implement individual education plans and behaviour strategies.

  • Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment.

Ideal Candidate:
  • Previous experience in an SEMH, MLD or ASC setting is preferable.

  • Confident managing challenging behaviours using positive reinforcement.

  • Calm, resilient and compassionate nature.

  • Able to commit to full-time working hours.

Why Join GSL Education?
  • Competitive daily rates based on experience.

  • Access to free Team Teach training.

  • A dedicated consultant to guide your placement.

  • Opportunities for continuous professional development.

  • £100 referral bonus for recommending successful candidates.

If you are a passionate SEMH Teaching Assistant eager to work with students with Special Needs and moderate learning needs, we encourage you to apply!
Click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV.

Please be advised this role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection and an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL Education offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.