Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Pay: £460–£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Do you have the patience and resilience to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
GSL Education are inviting applications for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to work within supportive schools in Sheffield. We are looking for a compassionate and proactive teacher who can help students overcome barriers to learning while promoting confidence, engagement, and emotional wellbeing.
The SEMH Teaching Assistant role provides a meaningful opportunity to support students on both their educational and personal development journeys, helping them achieve positive outcomes in and beyond the classroom.
Responsibilities of SEMH TA:
- Provide tailored support to students with SEMH needs during lessons and school activities
- Encourage positive behaviour and help students develop emotional regulation strategies
- Build trusting relationships that promote engagement and confidence
- Support teachers in delivering inclusive learning experiences
- Assist with implementing individual support plans and intervention strategies
- Contribute to a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
Requirements for SEMH TA:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural, or additional support needs is desirable
- Understanding of strategies that support emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
- Calm, patient, and resilient approach to supporting students
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a wider support team
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Attractive weekly rates based on your background and responsibilities
- Build specialist experience supporting students with SEMH needs
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Support from dedicated education recruitment consultants
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in students' lives and educational experiences
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.comfor more information.