Job description
SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Sheffield, S20
Pay Rate: £95 – £120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you committed to helping students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs achieve their potential?
GSL Education are seeking an empathetic and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Sheffield, S20. In this role of SEMH TA, you will provide tailored support to students with SEMH needs, helping them to develop essential life skills, manage emotions, and engage positively in school life.
Responsibilities as an SEMH Teaching Assistant:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
- Implement strategies for emotional regulation and behaviour management.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and learning.
- Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to create and implement individualised support plans.
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment that promotes well-being.
Requirements for SEMH Teaching Assistant:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs is desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, resilience, and a positive, solutions-focused approach to challenges.
- A valid, enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- A CV covering the last 10 years of employment history, with any gaps clearly explained.
What GSL Education Offers:
- Competitive pay rates reflecting your experience and skills.
- Access to professional development and training opportunities.
- Dedicated consultants who provide ongoing support and guidance.
- A transparent and ethical recruitment process.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff to schools across the UK.
To apply for the role of SEMH Teaching Assistant, please click ‘apply now’ and submit your most up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will contact you shortly.