Job description
Job title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £460–£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Long-Term/Day-to-day, Full-Time/Part-Time
Do you have the understanding and dedication to help pupils manage emotional difficulties and get the most from their education?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are working with a school in Rotherham to recruit a supportive SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA). This role is ideal for someone who can provide reassurance, encouragement and practical assistance to pupils who may find aspects of school life challenging due to social, emotional or mental health needs.
You will help pupils feel comfortable in the classroom, stay involved in learning and develop strategies to manage everyday situations. Working as part of the wider school team, you will contribute to a consistent and positive support environment.
Responsibilities of an SEMH Teaching Assistant:
- Assist pupils with SEMH needs during lessons and daily school activities.
- Provide individual support when pupils require additional guidance.
- Help pupils manage emotions and respond positively to challenges.
- Encourage participation, confidence and independent learning.
- Support the use of behaviour plans and agreed classroom strategies.
- Promote positive relationships between pupils and staff.
- Share relevant observations and updates with teachers.
Requirements for the SEMH Teaching Assistant role:
- Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
- Understanding of social, emotional and mental health needs.
- Ability to respond calmly and sensitively to challenging behaviour.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- A reliable, patient and encouraging approach.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
If you are someone who believes that the right support can help every pupil make progress, we would like to hear from you. This is an opportunity to use your interpersonal skills to make a positive contribution to young people's education and wellbeing.
Benefits of working with GSL Education:
- Access to school-based opportunities across Rotherham.
- Ongoing support from an experienced education consultant.
- Competitive weekly pay and opportunities to strengthen your professional experience.
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.