Looking for a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Rotherham! Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Rotherham Salary: £460 – £600 per week Contract Type: Full-time, long-term / Day-to-day Start Date: Immediately Are you calm, resilient and passionate about supporting young people who need additional emotional and behavioural support? A supportive and inclusive school in Rotherham is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to work closely with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. About the School: The school provides a safe, structured and nurturing environment for pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEMH and behavioural challenges. Staff work collaboratively to build strong relationships with students, placing a strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing, consistency and positive behaviour support. A trauma-informed and student-centred approach underpins the school’s daily practice. About the Role: As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support students across KS3 and KS4 who require help with emotional regulation, engagement and access to learning. You will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to provide consistent in-class and targeted support, helping students build trust, confidence and positive learning behaviours. Responsibilities: Support students with SEMH needs across secondary classrooms (KS3 and KS4) Provide one-to-one and small group support focused on behaviour and emotional regulation Assist teaching staff in managing behaviour in line with school policies Help students engage with learning and remain focused in lessons Contribute to a calm, structured and supportive classroom environment Build positive, consistent relationships with students to encourage progress Requirements: Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEN or behavioural needs is desirable Strong understanding of behaviour support strategies and emotional regulation Calm, patient and resilient approach in challenging situations Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team Genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable young people in education This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive Rotherham school while developing your experience within SEMH provision. To apply for this SEMH Teaching Assistant role, please submit your CV today. To work with GSL Education as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you should: Have the right to work in the UK Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years Have an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education For more information or to apply, please contact Tom Knight at at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link.