Job description
Looking for a 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 resilient, empathetic, and confident supporting young people who need additional emotional and behavioural support? A supportive and inclusive school in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to work closely with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
About the School:
The school is a nurturing and structured environment committed to supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEMH and behavioural challenges. Staff work collaboratively to create a calm, consistent and supportive atmosphere where students feel safe, understood and able to engage in learning. A strong emphasis is placed on relationship-building, emotional wellbeing and personalised support.
About the Role:
As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support students across KS3 and KS4 who require help with emotional regulation, engagement and access to learning. You will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to provide consistent support both in and out of the classroom, helping pupils develop trust, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
Responsibilities:
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Support students with SEMH needs across secondary classrooms (KS3 and KS4)
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Provide one-to-one and small group interventions focused on emotional regulation and engagement
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Assist with managing behaviour in line with school policies and strategies
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Build positive, trusting relationships with students to support learning
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Help create a structured, calm and safe learning environment
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Support teaching staff in delivering tailored learning experiences
Requirements:
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Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEN or behavioural needs is desirable
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Strong understanding of behaviour support and emotional regulation strategies
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Calm, patient and resilient approach in challenging situations
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
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Ability to work effectively as part of a school and pastoral team
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Genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable young people in education
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a supportive Sheffield school while developing your experience in SEMH provision.
To apply for this SEMH Teaching Assistant role, please submit your CV today.
To work with GSL Education as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK
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Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years
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Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education
For more information or to apply, please contact Tom Knight at tom.knight@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link.