Job description
Make a Real Difference – Support Learners as an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Sheffield (S25)!
Location: Sheffield, S25
Salary: £110 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time
GSL Education are seeking a committed, empathetic, and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a welcoming school setting in the S25 area of Sheffield. If you come from a care background and have a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, this is your opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact.
Your Role as an SEMH Teaching Assistant:
- Provide 1:1 or small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them to engage positively in learning.
- Work closely with teaching staff to deliver tailored support strategies that promote emotional regulation and wellbeing.
- Build trusting, supportive relationships with students to help them feel safe, valued, and understood.
- Contribute to creating a nurturing, trauma-informed, and inclusive environment within the classroom.
- Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff, and external professionals to support student progress and development.
What You’ll Need as an SEMH TA:
- Background in care, residential support, youth work, or similar (highly advantageous).
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural, or additional needs.
- A calm, patient, and adaptable approach, with the ability to de-escalate and support emotional wellbeing.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a dedicated team.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
Why GSL Education?
- Competitive pay rate of £110 per day.
- Supportive school environments with a strong focus on high-quality SEMH provision.
- A dedicated recruitment consultant offering ongoing guidance and support.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
Ready to Make a Positive Impact in a Child’s Life?
Apply today with GSL Education and help support young learners in S25 to achieve their full potential—academically, socially, and emotionally