SEMH Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Sheffield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking SEMH Teaching Assistants in Sheffield to provide personalized support to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The role involves implementing behaviour management strategies and fostering a nurturing environment, with training opportunities available. Successful candidates will help students overcome challenges and make a significant impact on their lives while working collaboratively in a supportive team.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Specialized training in SEMH and behaviour management

Free Team Teach training

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience as an SEMH Teaching Assistant or in a similar role.
• Ability to build trusting relationships.
• Work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with SEMH needs.
• Implement behaviour strategies in classroom settings.
• Foster emotional and social development of students.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Behaviour Management Techniques

Job description

Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield (S5)
Salary Scale: £90 to £105 per day
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a compassionate and dedicatedSEMH Teaching Assistantlooking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our schools inSheffield are searching for empathetic SEMH Teaching Assistants to join our team immediately, offering a rewarding chance to make a real difference in the lives of students facing unique challenges.

About Us:

Our school in Sheffield have almost 20 openingsand we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that caters to the individual needs of students with SEMH. As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students overcome barriers to learning and supporting their emotional well-being. Our team is collaborative, passionate, and dedicated to providing exceptional care and education.

The Role:

As anSEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who experience a range of social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Personalised Support: Provide tailored support to students, helping them engage with the curriculum and develop coping mechanisms for managing emotional difficulties.
• Behaviour Management: Implement behaviour strategies to support students in maintaining positive behaviour in the classroom and other school settings.
• Emotional and Social Development: Foster a safe and nurturing environment, offering emotional support and guidance to help students build resilience and self-esteem.
• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, parents, and external professionals to ensure the holistic development of each student.
• Team Teach: While prior training inTeam Teachbehaviour management strategies is preferred, it is not essential. We are happy to offerTeam Teach training free of chargeto successful candidates.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as anSEMH Teaching Assistantor similar role, particularly working with students with SEMH.
• Strongempathy, patience, and a passion for helping students overcome social and emotional barriers.
• Excellentcommunicationand interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Flexibility and the capacity to work collaboratively within a supportive team.
• Experience with behaviour management techniques is desirable, thoughTeam Teachtraining will be provided if necessary.
• Full-time position with animmediate start.
• Opportunities forprofessional developmentand specialised training in SEMH and behaviour management, includingfree Team Teach training.
• Asupportive and collaborativework environment, where your contributions will be valued.
• The chance to make asignificant impacton the lives of students with SEMH by offering personalised and impactful support.

If you are a passionateSEMH Teaching Assistantready to provide essential support and help students overcome emotional and social challenges, we would love to hear from you!

Please note:This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check.

For more information or to apply, please contact our consultantMitch [e-mail]. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Senior Education Consultant, South Yorkshire