Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 – £600 per week
Contract Type: Full time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
Are you passionate about supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Sheffield, where you will play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.
About the School:
The school offers a nurturing and structured environment designed to support students with SEMH needs. It welcomes pupils from a wide range of backgrounds and focuses on personalised approaches to learning and behaviour support. Strong emphasis is placed on emotional well-being, positive relationships, and consistency, helping students build confidence, resilience, and engagement in their education. Staff work closely as a team to create a calm, supportive atmosphere where every learner feels valued.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide targeted support to students both in and out of the classroom. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to help manage behaviour, promote positive engagement, and support students’ academic and emotional development.
Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs.
- Support students in managing emotions and behaviour positively.
- Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and structured lessons.
- Help create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Implement behaviour support strategies and personalised learning plans.
- Monitor and record student progress, reporting to relevant staff.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs is desirable.
- Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students who require additional support. To apply for the position of an SEMH Teaching Assistant, please 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 within 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. To work with GSL Education as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link.