SEMH Teaching Assistant: Transfer Care Skills to Education

Milk Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

CPD courses

Job summary

Milk Education are recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils across local schools. No prior education experience required beyond care background; applicants should be patient, compassionate and have strong communication skills.

You will work with teachers to support learning, manage behaviour, and help pupils with SEMH and SEND needs in a safe environment. The role offers transferability of care skills, a fast-track registration process, and access to Milk Academy training.

Qualifications

• Patients and compassionate approach to support learners
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to complete safeguarding checks

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils
• Supporting children and young people with their learning and development
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEND and SEMH
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Creating a safe, calm and inclusive environment
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff
• Following individual support plans and school procedures
• Encouraging pupils to engage positively with learning and school life
• Using your existing care and support skills to adapt to individual needs
• Getting involved in wider school activities and becoming part of the school team

Skills

Patient

Compassionate

Resilient

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Job description

Milk Education are recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils across local schools. No prior education experience required beyond care background; applicants should be patient, compassionate and have strong communication skills.

You will work with teachers to support learning, manage behaviour, and help pupils with SEMH and SEND needs in a safe environment. The role offers transferability of care skills, a fast-track registration process, and access to Milk Academy training.