Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Pay: £460–£600 per week
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: January 2026
Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? A local school in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team and provide hands-on support to pupils requiring additional care and guidance.
About the School:
The school fosters a nurturing and structured environment, supporting pupils’ emotional and educational development. Staff work closely together to create a positive, safe, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages student wellbeing, resilience, and independence.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with emotional, behavioural, and social needs. You’ll help students thrive academically and emotionally while contributing to a supportive learning environment.
Responsibilities:
* Work 1:1 or in small groups to provide targeted support for SEMH pupils
* Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation under teacher guidance
* Contribute to individual support plans and monitor pupil progress
* Build meaningful relationships that foster confidence, independence, and resilience
* Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment
Qualifications:
* Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals is desirable but not essential
* Strong communication, patience, and resilience
* Genuine interest in SEMH and child development
* An up-to-date CV and enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or willingness to apply)
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of SEMH pupils in Sheffield. To apply for the position of SEMH Teaching Assistant, please submit your CV now.
To work with GSL Education as an 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 a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one
For more information or to apply, please contact Leanne Clark at Leanne.Clarkgsleducation at GSL Education.
To apply for this role, please submit your CV via the application link.