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SEMH Teaching AssistantGSL Education • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

GSL Education • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
30+ days ago
Salary
£460.00 weekly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
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Job description

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Pay Rate: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term

Could you provide the encouragement and consistency pupils with SEMH needs need to thrive?

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA) for thriving school in Sheffield. We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and proactive individual who can provide tailored support to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them engage positively with learning and school life.

The SEMH Teaching Assistant is going to support pupils' emotional wellbeing while helping them build confidence, resilience, and positive relationships.

SEMH Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
  • Encourage positive behaviour using appropriate intervention strategies
  • Build trusting relationships that promote emotional wellbeing and resilience
  • Support pupils' participation in lessons and daily school activities
  • Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to implement individual support plans
  • Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

SEMH Teaching Assistant Requirements:

  • Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs in a school setting
  • Good understanding of behaviour management and de-escalation techniques
  • Calm, patient, and resilient approach to supporting pupils
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Genuine commitment to improving pupils' wellbeing and educational outcomes
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Why Join GSL Education:

  • Access rewarding pay tailored to your classroom experience
  • Develop specialist skills supporting pupils with SEMH needs
  • Work in welcoming schools committed to inclusive education
  • Receive ongoing guidance from dedicated education recruitment consultants
  • Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential

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 throughout the 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.

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