SEMH Teaching Assistant — Calm Support for Growth

PK Education Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

PK Education is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Sheffield. You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, helping them manage emotions, behaviour and engagement with learning, while building trusting relationships in a calm, safe classroom environment.

The role emphasises patience, consistency and resilience; prior SEMH experience is beneficial but not essential as full safeguarding and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as Teaching Assistants, SEND/SEMH Support Workers, Learning Mentors and Behaviour Support Assistants.
• Ability to support pupils with SEMH needs through patient and consistent engagement.
• Willingness to participate in safeguarding training and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Help pupils manage their emotions and behaviour positively
• Build strong, appropriate and trusting relationships
• Encourage engagement with lessons and school life
• Support pupils with their social and emotional development
• Help create a calm, safe and consistent learning environment
• Celebrate progress – whether that’s academic, social or emotional

Skills

Patient

Consistent

Resilient

Positive

Job description

PK Education is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Sheffield. You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, helping them manage emotions, behaviour and engagement with learning, while building trusting relationships in a calm, safe classroom environment.

The role emphasises patience, consistency and resilience; prior SEMH experience is beneficial but not essential as full safeguarding and training will be provided.