SEMH Teaching Assistant

Reed; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational provision in Sheffield seeks dedicated Teaching Assistants to support young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Candidates should have proven experience with such learners and be flexible in their working arrangements, whether full-time, part-time, or supply. A nurturing environment focuses on re-engaging pupils with learning and building essential life skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Valid Team Teach (or equivalent positive behaviour management) training.
• A calm, patient and proactive approach to behaviour support.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Flexibility to work on a full-time, part-time, or supply basis.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Help pupils re-engage with learning and build essential life skills.
• Assist in vocational and enrichment opportunities.

Job description

Teaching Assistants – SEMH Support – Sheffield

Full-Time | Part-Time | Supply Opportunities Available

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where no two days are the same? We’re currently recruiting dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistants to join a specialist alternative provision setting in the Sheffield area.

This provision caters to secondary-aged pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support, many of whom may have experienced challenges in mainstream education. The setting offers a nurturing and structured environment to help pupils re-engage with learning and build essential life skills.

In addition to core academic subjects, the curriculum includes a strong focus on vocational and enrichment opportunities, such as outdoor education, mechanics, catering, construction, and personal development programmes. This holistic approach ensures that every student can access learning that meets their individual needs and interests.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs
• Valid Team Teach (or equivalent positive behaviour management) training
• A calm, patient and proactive approach to behaviour support
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable learners
• Flexibility to work on a full-time, part-time, or supply basis

Whether you’re looking for your next full-time challenge or flexible day-to-day work, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to make a difference in the lives of young people who need it most.