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
Would you like to help young people overcome personal challenges and feel more confident in their learning environment?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are looking for a caring and committed SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA) to support pupils at a wonderful school in Sheffield. The successful candidate will help children and young people who may experience social, emotional and mental health difficulties, providing the guidance they need to participate positively in school life.
Working closely with teachers and other support staff, you will help pupils manage their emotions, develop positive relationships and engage with classroom activities. Patience, consistency and an understanding approach will be essential.
Responsibilities of an SEMH Teaching Assistant:
- Provide tailored support to pupils with SEMH needs.
- Assist individuals and small groups during classroom activities.
- Encourage pupils to develop emotional awareness and self-regulation.
- Promote positive behaviour and constructive social interactions.
- Help pupils follow routines and remain engaged with learning.
- Follow individual behaviour and support plans.
- Communicate with teachers and relevant staff about pupils' progress.
Requirements for the SEMH Teaching Assistant role:
- Experience supporting children or young people is desirable.
- Understanding of SEMH needs and behaviour support strategies.
- Ability to build trusting and professional relationships.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- A patient, empathetic and consistent approach.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
Benefits of working with GSL Education:
- Opportunities to gain experience in specialist learning support.
- Guidance from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
- Competitive weekly pay and opportunities for professional development.
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, 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.