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? A welcoming and inclusive school in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support and help students thrive both academically and emotionally.
About the School:
The school offers a structured and nurturing environment designed to support students with SEMH needs. It provides a calm and consistent approach to learning, ensuring pupils feel safe, understood, and motivated to succeed. With a strong emphasis on emotional regulation, positive behaviour strategies, and personalised learning pathways, the school empowers students to build resilience, confidence, and independence. Staff work collaboratively to create a supportive community where every achievement is recognised and celebrated.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students who require additional emotional and behavioural guidance. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to implement targeted interventions, promote positive behaviour, and support learning within the classroom and through small group sessions.
Responsibilities:
• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEMH needs, helping them engage with learning activities.
• Support the implementation of behaviour management strategies and personalised support plans.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students to encourage emotional regulation and confidence.
• Assist teachers in delivering structured lessons and adapting resources to meet individual needs.
• Monitor and record student progress, behaviour, and well-being.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment at all times.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs is desirable.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations.
• A proactive and compassionate approach to supporting students.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people in Sheffield. 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 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.