Job description
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield (S26)
Salary: £86 – £100 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/ Long-term, Full-time/ Part-time
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual ready to make a lasting impact on students’ emotional and educational growth?
GSL Education are seeking an enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Sheffield.
As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and external professionals to support students who face social or emotional barriers to learning. The role involves providing one-to-one or small group support, helping pupils develop confidence, resilience, and positive behaviour within a nurturing learning environment.
Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) TA Responsibilities:
- Support students with SEMH needs in both academic and behavioural development.
- Build trusting and positive relationships with students to encourage engagement and progress.
- Assist in implementing individual education and behaviour plans tailored to each student’s needs.
- Work collaboratively with teachers to adapt classroom activities for inclusion and success.
- Provide one-to-one and small group interventions focused on social skills, self-regulation, and confidence-building.
- Promote emotional wellbeing and resilience through consistent, calm, and supportive communication.
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment.
- Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies when necessary.
- Support the delivery of lessons and school activities, ensuring all students can participate.
Requirements for SEMH Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience supporting students with SEMH needs or in a similar role is essential.
- A relevant qualification, such as CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistance, Childcare, or Health and Social Care, is desirable.
- Strong understanding of the challenges faced by students with SEMH and effective support strategies.
- Excellent communication, empathy, and behaviour management skills.
- A genuine passion for helping young people reach their full potential.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply via GSL Education.
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 a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff 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 touch.