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? A local school in Rotherham is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide personalised support and help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
About the School:
The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where students with SEMH needs can flourish. It welcomes pupils from diverse backgrounds and focuses on personalised learning through tailored interventions and structured support. Prioritising both emotional well-being and academic development, the school creates a positive, safe, and structured atmosphere where learners can build confidence, resilience, and independence. Staff work collaboratively to foster motivation, engagement, and achievement for every student.
About the Role:
As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students’ learning and emotional development. This role provides the opportunity to implement personalised strategies, support classroom engagement, and contribute to the holistic development of students with SEMH needs.
Responsibilities:
- Implement personalised learning plans and strategies tailored to each student’s needs, promoting independence and growth.
- Support classroom teachers in delivering lessons and maintaining a structured learning environment.
- Build positive relationships with students, fostering trust, confidence, and engagement.
- Monitor and record student progress, behaviour, and participation, maintaining accurate reports.
- Assist with emotional regulation, social skills development, and wellbeing support.
- Collaborate with staff and external professionals to ensure consistent and effective student support.
- Provide guidance and encouragement to help students engage fully in classroom and extracurricular activities.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience supporting students with SEMH needs in a school or similar environment is preferred.
- Understanding of SEMH strategies, behaviour management, and evidence-based interventions.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to adapt to the varying needs of students and respond positively to challenges.
- Compassionate, patient, and committed to supporting student development and wellbeing.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in 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.