Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Pay Rate: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Can you provide the stability, patience, and encouragement young people need to overcome emotional barriers and reconnect with learning?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking resilient and supportive SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA) to work with inclusive schools in Sheffield. We are looking for individuals who can develop trusting relationships, respond appropriately to emotional and behavioural challenges, and help students feel more secure and confident within their learning environment.
As an SEMH TA, you will support learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, providing targeted assistance that promotes emotional regulation, positive engagement, and greater independence.
SEMH Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support according to individual SEMH needs
- Help young people recognise emotions and develop appropriate coping strategies
- Respond calmly to anxiety, frustration, withdrawal, or challenging behaviour
- Reinforce routines and boundaries that provide consistency throughout the school day
- Encourage positive participation, communication, and independent learning
- Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and specialist professionals to coordinate support
SEMH Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Understanding of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Experience in education, SEND, youth work, mentoring, or care is desirable
- Confidence using positive behaviour management and de-escalation approaches
- Ability to establish supportive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
- Patient, resilient, observant, and adaptable approach to individual needs
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Access competitive weekly pay suited to your relevant experience
- Develop specialist experience within SEMH and inclusive education
- Strengthen your skills in emotional regulation and behaviour support
- Gain exposure to different learning needs and educational environments
- Receive continued guidance from dedicated education consultants
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 South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the “SEMH Teaching Assistant” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.