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 passionate about supporting young people with additional social, emotional and mental health needs? A supportive and inclusive school in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team and help pupils re-engage with learning in a structured environment.
About the School:
The school provides a nurturing and well-structured setting that focuses on supporting pupils with additional behavioural, emotional and social needs. Staff work collaboratively to create a calm and consistent environment where relationships, trust and clear routines are central to pupil progress. The school places strong emphasis on positive behaviour strategies and personalised support to help every learner succeed.
About the Role:
As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to manage emotions, behaviour and engagement in learning. You will support classroom learning, provide 1:1 and small group interventions, and help pupils develop confidence and resilience within a structured secondary school environment.
Responsibilities:
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Support pupils with SEMH needs in classroom and small group settings
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Assist the class teacher in delivering structured learning activities
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Help manage behaviour using consistent and positive strategies
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Build trusting relationships with pupils to support engagement
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Encourage emotional regulation and positive learning habits
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Support pupils in accessing the curriculum effectively
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Contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive classroom environment
Requirements:
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Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs is desirable
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Strong communication and behaviour management skills
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Calm, patient and resilient approach
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Ability to build positive relationships with challenging learners
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Flexible and proactive attitude
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Genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable young people in education
This is a rewarding opportunity for a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Sheffield to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people who need consistent support and encouragement to thrive.
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.