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 passionate about supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs? An exciting opportunity awaits you in a local school based in Rotherham, seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team and make a real difference in students’ lives.
About the School:
The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment designed to support students with SEMH needs. Welcoming pupils from diverse backgrounds, it focuses on personalised learning, structured support, and engaging activities to help every student thrive. Prioritising emotional well-being alongside academic and social development, the school fosters confidence, independence, and resilience. Staff collaborate closely to encourage motivation, engagement, and a positive attitude to learning in every student.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support the delivery of personalised learning, behaviour management, and social-emotional development. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with students, enabling them to reach their potential in a structured and supportive environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of individual learning plans and personalised strategies to meet students’ SEMH needs.
- Build positive relationships with students, fostering trust, engagement, and confidence.
- Assist teachers in delivering lessons and activities tailored to students’ abilities and needs.
- Collaborate with staff and external professionals to ensure consistent support.
- Monitor and record student progress and behaviour, maintaining accurate documentation.
- Support students with personal care, hygiene, and social skills as needed.
- Encourage students to participate fully in school activities, promoting independence.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience supporting students with SEMH or in a similar teaching assistant role is preferred.
- Understanding of SEMH needs and evidence-based support strategies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt to the dynamic needs of students.
- Compassionate, patient, and committed to student development and well-being.
This is a fulfilling opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of students with SEMH needs. To apply for the position of SEMH Teaching Assistant, please submit your CV now!
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 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 an SEMH Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link.