Job description
Job title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460–£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time
Do you have the patience and understanding to support pupils facing social, emotional and mental health challenges?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking a compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA) to work with a wonderful school in Sheffield. The role involves supporting pupils who may need additional guidance with their emotions, behaviour and participation in learning.
Your responsibilities as an SEMH Teaching Assistant:
- Provide individual and small-group support to students.
- Help students manage emotions and develop positive learning habits.
- Encourage participation in classroom activities.
- Support teachers in maintaining a structured learning environment.
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
- Build trusting relationships with pupils and school staff.
- Monitor progress and communicate concerns to relevant staff.
Requirements for the SEMH Teaching Assistant role:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people is desirable.
- Experience with SEMH, SEN, behaviour support or pastoral care would be advantageous.
- Patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
- Ability to maintain clear boundaries and respond calmly to challenging situations.
- Good communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
What can GSL Education offer you?
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
- Access to SEMH and education-support opportunities across South Yorkshire.
- Competitive weekly pay and ongoing professional guidance.
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 across South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEMH Teaching Assistant’ role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.