Job description
Empower Young Minds: Join Us as an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Sheffield!
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA)
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £86 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Do you have the compassion, resilience, and determination to support young learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? GSL Education are actively recruiting for SEMH Teaching Assistants to join supportive schools across Sheffield, where your contribution can help transform lives and build brighter futures.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students who face challenges related to their emotional and mental well-being. You will work closely with classroom teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to deliver targeted interventions, help regulate behaviour, and build trusting relationships that encourage academic progress and emotional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and group support for students with SEMH needs.
- Implement strategies that promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
- Adapt learning materials and activities to meet individual needs.
- Act as a positive role model and mentor to build self-esteem and resilience.
- Maintain a calm and structured classroom environment.
- Liaise with teaching staff, external agencies, and families to ensure holistic support.
Job Requirements:
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or trauma-related needs.
- A calm, non-judgmental, and patient approach with strong interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive attitude in varied classroom settings.
- A relevant qualification in education, psychology, counselling, or youth work (desirable but not essential).
- Understanding of various Special Education Needs conditions, including autism and ADHD, etc.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive daily pay rates reflective of your experience and responsibilities.
- Personalised guidance from dedicated consultants who understand your career goals.
- Opportunities to access training and CPD to support your professional development.
- Flexible work in welcoming school environments with strong pastoral teams.
Take the next step in your educational support journey and make a lasting impact on the lives of children who need it most.
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 the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA)’ 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.