Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Rotherham (S25)
Salary: £460 – £600 per week
Contract Type: Full time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional looking to make a real difference in the lives of students with social, emotional, and mental health needs? A school in Rotherham (S25) is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students’ development and provide personalised guidance in a nurturing environment.
About the School:
The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment where students with SEMH needs can thrive. Welcoming pupils from diverse backgrounds, it focuses on personalised learning, tailored interventions, and structured activities to promote both academic and emotional growth. The school encourages confidence, resilience, and independence, while staff work collaboratively to ensure every student receives the support they need to achieve their full potential.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support students with their learning and personal development, helping them to engage with lessons and build positive behaviours. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing, confidence, and progress of students with SEMH needs.
Responsibilities:
- Implement personalised support plans tailored to the needs of each student.
- Provide one-to-one or small group support to promote engagement and learning.
- Assist with behaviour management and help students develop positive strategies.
- Collaborate with teachers and other staff to ensure comprehensive support.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, activities, and wellbeing.
- Support students’ emotional and social development through structured interventions.
- Encourage independence, confidence, and self-motivation in learners.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or SEMH support worker is preferred.
- Understanding of social, emotional, and mental health needs and strategies to support them.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and adaptability to meet the dynamic needs of students.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with students and staff.
This is a rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of students with SEMH needs in Rotherham. To apply for the position of SEMH Teaching Assistant, please submit your CV now!
To work with GSL Education as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Scott at GSL Education (Sam.Scott@gsleducation.com) as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link.