Job description
Empower Young Minds – Join as an 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 currently recruiting passionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistants to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs at a welcoming school in Sheffield. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.
Role Overview:
As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support students who experience barriers to learning due to emotional or behavioural difficulties. Working in a structured environment, your role will be to provide one-to-one and small group support, helping students manage their emotions, build self-confidence and remain engaged in education.
Job Responsibilities:
- Offer tailored support to pupils with SEMH challenges, helping them stay focused and emotionally regulated.
- Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual learning and behaviour plans.
- Promote positive behaviour and social interaction in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
- Provide emotional support and develop trust-based relationships with students.
- Support students both in the classroom and in therapeutic or sensory break-out sessions.
- Record and report on student progress and behaviour regularly.
Job Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH, anxiety, or behavioural needs.
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach when dealing with challenging behaviour.
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice, emotional regulation, or positive behaviour support.
- Relevant qualifications in Education, Psychology, Youth Work or Health and Social Care (preferred).
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively.
- 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).
Join GSL Education Today!
- Competitive rates of pay reflective of your experience.
- Rewarding career development opportunities in the SEN and mental health sector.
- Access to expert consultants and free, ongoing CPD training.
- The chance to make a lasting difference to young people’s lives.
If you have a genuine passion for supporting students with SEMH needs and want to work in a supportive and forward-thinking school environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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.