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 make a positive difference in the lives of young people who need additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed in school?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are recruiting compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA) to work with inclusive schools in Sheffield. We are seeking individuals who can support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, build trusting relationships, and help create a structured learning environment where every learner feels understood and supported.
The Social, Emotional and Mental Health TA will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to provide tailored classroom support, encourage emotional regulation, and help young people overcome barriers that affect their learning and wellbeing.
SEMH Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and small-group support to students with SEMH needs
- Help learners manage emotions, build confidence, and develop positive coping strategies
- Support classroom activities and adapt tasks to individual learning requirements
- Apply positive behaviour management and appropriate de-escalation techniques
- Encourage social interaction, communication, and constructive relationships
- Monitor progress and share relevant observations with teachers and support staff
SEMH Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs is desirable
- Understanding of social, emotional, and behavioural challenges in educational settings
- Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries
- Knowledge of behaviour management and de-escalation approaches
- Patient, empathetic, resilient, and adaptable approach to supporting learners
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Receive competitive weekly pay reflecting your relevant experience
- Gain practical experience supporting students with diverse SEMH needs
- Develop valuable skills in emotional support, mentoring, and behaviour management
- Access flexible assignments and longer-term opportunities across different school settings
- Benefit from ongoing 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.