Job description
Looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Sheffield!
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026
Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs to achieve their full potential?
A welcoming school in Sheffield is seeking a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping students overcome barriers to learning and build confidence in a supportive educational setting.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide tailored support for students with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will offer one-to-one and small-group support, encourage positive engagement in learning and help create a calm, structured classroom environment where pupils feel safe, valued and ready to succeed.
About the School:
This inclusive school is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work collaboratively to deliver high-quality education alongside strong pastoral care, ensuring pupils receive the guidance and encouragement they need both inside and outside the classroom.
Responsibilities:
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Provide one-to-one and small-group support for students with SEMH needs.
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Work alongside teachers to encourage positive behaviour and classroom engagement.
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Help students develop confidence, resilience and effective coping strategies.
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Support pupils during lessons, transitions and other school activities.
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Maintain a safe, calm and structured learning environment.
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Share relevant observations and progress updates with the wider school team.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Experience supporting students with SEMH or additional needs is advantageous.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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A patient, calm and resilient approach.
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The ability to build positive, professional relationships with students.
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A genuine commitment to helping young people succeed in education.
If you are ready to make a positive difference and are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV today.
To work with GSL Education as an 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 two years.
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Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
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.
We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.
In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.
For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Tom Knight at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.