Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £460–£600 per week, depending on experience
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently seeking a caring, patient and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to work with schools across Rotherham.
The successful candidate will support pupils who may experience emotional regulation difficulties, anxiety, challenging behaviour or barriers to learning. Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will help create a safe and supportive environment where pupils can build confidence, develop positive relationships and engage with their education.
Responsibilities of a SEMH Teaching Assistant:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
- Help pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and social skills.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils through a consistent and empathetic approach.
- Support the implementation of individual learning, behaviour and support plans.
- Encourage positive behaviour and use appropriate strategies to manage challenging situations.
- Help pupils engage in classroom activities and overcome barriers to learning.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils' academic and emotional development.
- Recognise signs of distress and respond calmly and sensitively to individual needs.
- Monitor pupils' behaviour, engagement and wellbeing, reporting concerns to the appropriate staff.
- Follow school policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, behaviour management and health and safety.
Requirements of a SEMH Teaching Assistant:
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour is desirable.
- Previous experience in a school, SEND, youth work, care or support setting is advantageous.
- A calm, patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence in responding to challenging situations professionally and appropriately.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a wider school support team.
- Flexibility and a commitment to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
- Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, psychology, health and social care or a related field are desirable.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across 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.