Job description
Transform Lives: SEMH Teaching Assistant Needed in Sheffield!
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 – £600 per week
Contract Type: Full time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediate
Are you passionate about helping students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs thrive both academically and personally? Join a vibrant Sheffield school where your dedication, compassion, and creativity will make a real difference. As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you’ll help students build confidence, resilience, and engagement in the classroom.
About the School:
This Outstanding Ofsted-rated Sheffield school provides a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive environment for children and young people with SEMH and additional learning needs. Students benefit from personalised learning, strong pastoral care, and opportunities to develop independence, self-confidence, and life skills. The school values collaboration, celebrates diversity, and ensures every student has a safe space to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide practical and emotional support to students in classroom and one-to-one settings. You will assist students in managing behaviour, engaging with lessons, and developing key social and emotional skills, contributing to a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom culture.
Responsibilities:
• Support students with SEMH needs in classroom and 1:1 settings, encouraging participation and engagement.
• Implement individualised support plans in collaboration with teachers and SEN staff.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social skills through structured interventions.
• Build trusting relationships, acting as a mentor and positive role model.
• Record and monitor student progress, engagement, and behaviour according to school policies.
• Assist with personal care where necessary, maintaining dignity and respect.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, SEND coordinators, and other professionals to provide holistic support.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience supporting students with SEMH or similar needs, ideally in a school environment.
• Understanding of SEMH challenges and effective behaviour management strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience when working with students with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to adapt to individual needs and work effectively as part of a team.
This is a fulfilling opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of students in Sheffield. To apply for the position of SEMH Teaching Assistant, submit your CV today!
To work with GSL Education as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you should:
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education.
For more information or to apply, please contact Leanne Clark at GSL Education (Leanne.Clark@gsleducation.com) as soon as possible. Alternatively, apply directly via the application link to work with GSL Education as an SEMH Teaching Assistant.