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
Could your patience and understanding help pupils manage their emotions and feel more confident about learning?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently looking for a supportive Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Teaching Assistant to work with a school in Sheffield. The successful candidate will help pupils navigate emotional and behavioural challenges while encouraging engagement, positive relationships and progress in the classroom.
Some pupils need additional reassurance and consistency before they feel ready to engage with learning. Your support can help them develop coping strategies, strengthen relationships and take positive steps towards greater independence.
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide individual and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
- Help students manage emotions and respond positively to challenging situations.
- Encourage participation in classroom activities and learning tasks.
- Build trusting relationships and promote pupils' self-esteem.
- Support the implementation of behaviour and learning strategies.
- Work closely with teachers and other professionals to meet pupils' needs.
- Contribute to a structured, safe and supportive learning environment.
Requirements for the SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA) role:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people is desirable.
- Experience with SEMH, additional needs, behaviour support or pastoral care would be advantageous.
- Patient, empathetic and consistent approach.
- Ability to remain calm when dealing with challenging behaviour.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to helping pupils develop confidence and independence.
- 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?
- Guidance from a consultant who understands your role and placement.
- Access to suitable education and support opportunities across South Yorkshire.
- Competitive weekly pay with ongoing assistance from our team.
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. One of our dedicated consultants will then be in touch.