Job description
Looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Sheffield!
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 needs? A school in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to help students build confidence, engagement, and resilience in their learning.
About the School:
The school promotes a caring and structured learning environment where students receive tailored support to help them succeed. Staff work closely together to ensure pupils feel supported, motivated, and confident in their learning journey.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide support to students who require additional emotional and behavioural guidance in the classroom.
Responsibilities:
• Support students with SEMH needs during lessons and school activities.
• Assist teachers in implementing personalised learning strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Build strong and supportive relationships with students.
• Monitor progress and report updates to teaching staff.
Qualifications:
• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs preferred.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Patient and supportive approach to working with young people.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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.