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 at a school in Sheffield for a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team and make a real difference to pupils’ lives.
About the School:
The school offers a nurturing and inclusive learning environment designed to support students with SEMH needs. It welcomes pupils from diverse backgrounds and places a strong emphasis on personalised support, emotional well-being, and positive behaviour strategies. With a structured and supportive approach, the school helps students build confidence, resilience, and the skills needed to succeed both academically and socially. Staff work closely together to create a calm, consistent, and encouraging atmosphere.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students who require additional emotional and behavioural support. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to help students engage with learning, regulate emotions, and develop positive relationships within the school environment.
Responsibilities:
• Support students with SEMH needs on a one-to-one and small-group basis, helping them access learning effectively.
• Assist in the implementation of individual behaviour and support plans.
• Create a safe, structured, and supportive environment that promotes emotional regulation and engagement.
• Support classroom teachers with lesson delivery and behaviour management strategies.
• Encourage positive social interaction and help students develop coping strategies.
• Monitor and record student progress, behaviour, and well-being.
• Provide personal and emotional support in line with school policies and safeguarding procedures.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs is desirable.
• A good understanding of behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience, and a calm, empathetic approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow guidance from senior staff.
This is a rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of students who need additional support to thrive in education. 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 happy 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.