Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Rotherham
Pay: £460–£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Would you like to help students overcome social, emotional, and mental health challenges while building confidence and resilience?
GSL Education are searching for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to work across schools in Rotherham. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated teacher who can provide consistent support to students requiring additional emotional and behavioural guidance.
The SEMH Teaching Assistant will play an important part in helping students develop positive learning behaviours, emotional awareness, and stronger engagement in school life.
Responsibilities of SEMH TA:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support for students with SEMH needs
- Encourage students to develop positive coping strategies and emotional regulation skills
- Help maintain engagement during lessons and structured activities
- Support the delivery of individual behaviour and wellbeing plans
- Build positive relationships that promote trust, confidence, and progress
- Work closely with staff to ensure consistent support and intervention strategies
Requirements for SEMH TA:
- Experience working with children or young people in education, care, or support settings
- Understanding of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Ability to remain calm, empathetic, and professional in challenging situations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive and proactive approach to supporting student wellbeing
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Attractive weekly rates based on your experience and responsibilities
- Pathway to develop specialist SEMH support experience
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Support from experienced education recruitment consultants
- Valuable experience helping students achieve positive outcomes
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 throughout the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘SEMH Teaching Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Tom Knight at tom.knight@gsleducation.com for more information.