Job description
Inspire Change as a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Sheffield!
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA)
Location: Sheffield
Salary Range: £95 -£120 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Time: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
GSL Education are welcoming applications from caring, resilient, and committed individuals for a SEMH Teaching Assistant role in a school located in Sheffield. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students who face challenges related to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, anxiety, and behavioural issues.
About the Role:
As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and academic engagement. Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams, your presence will help create a safe and nurturing space where pupils can thrive both personally and academically.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
- Assist students in developing strategies to manage anxiety and behaviour in school settings.
- Implement individual behaviour and learning plans in collaboration with SENCOs and class teachers.
- Encourage self-confidence, independence, and positive social interactions.
- Support teaching staff in maintaining an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to teachers and parents where appropriate.
Job Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural challenges, or additional needs.
- A calm, patient, and empathetic demeanour with strong behaviour management skills.
- Knowledge of de-escalation strategies and emotional wellbeing practices.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).
- 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 GSL Education?
- Competitive daily pay rates based on experience and qualifications.
- Access to free, ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Personalised support from a dedicated consultant who understands your goals.
- Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent roles in supportive school environments.
If you're passionate about supporting vulnerable learners and want to make a real difference in education, we invite you to apply for this SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Sheffield today.
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.