Job description
Empower, Encourage, and Transform Lives as an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Sheffield (S25)!
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield (S25)
Salary: £110 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Part-time
Do you believe that patience, empathy, and positive relationships can change a young person’s world? If you’re passionate about supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and want to make a meaningful impact, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
GSL Education are seeking a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a nurturing school setting in the S25 area of Sheffield. Your resilience, emotional intelligence, and support will help pupils overcome barriers, build confidence, and thrive both personally and academically.
Key Responsibilities of an SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA):
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
- Promote emotional regulation, self-esteem, and positive coping strategies.
- Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning plans and differentiated support.
- Help manage behaviour using de-escalation and restorative approaches.
- Build trusting, consistent relationships with pupils who may struggle with engagement.
- Support pupils during lessons, transitions, and enrichment activities.
Job Requirements for an SEMH TA:
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and compassionate under pressure.
- A passion for helping pupils develop resilience and emotional wellbeing.
- Creative approaches to engagement and behaviour management.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
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.
Interested? To express your interest in the SEMH TA – Sheffield (S25) role, simply click ‘apply now’ to submit your most up-to-date CV. One of our experienced consultants will be in touch shortly.