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 children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? A welcoming school in Sheffield is seeking a committed and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students in achieving both academic and personal success.
About the School:
The school offers a structured and inclusive environment designed to support pupils with SEMH needs. It works with students from diverse backgrounds and places strong emphasis on personalised support, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour strategies. With a focus on building trust and resilience, the school creates a safe space where students are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and a positive attitude towards learning. Staff work closely as a team to ensure consistent support and clear routines.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide targeted support to students who require additional help managing their emotions and behaviour in the classroom. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils engage with learning and develop essential life skills.
Responsibilities:
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with SEMH needs, helping them engage positively with learning.
• Support the implementation of individual behaviour plans and tailored learning strategies.
• Foster a calm, structured, and supportive classroom environment.
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and managing classroom behaviour effectively.
• Encourage emotional regulation, social interaction, and positive relationships.
• Monitor student progress and communicate observations with teaching staff.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience supporting children with SEMH needs or in a similar support role is desirable.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and emotional support strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach to challenging situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive school team.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people who need consistent and positive 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.