Sen Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education in Sheffield is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, helping with emotional regulation and engagement in lessons.

The role is long-term in a welcoming secondary school, starting immediately. Applicants should have experience with children, resilience, strong communication, and a calm, patient approach; DBS checks and references required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting SEMH, behaviour or additional needs.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trusting professional relationships with young people.
• Resilience and confidence when responding to challenging situations.
• A genuine commitment to supporting students' wellbeing and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for students with SEMH needs.
• Help students manage emotions, behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to support individual students.
• Build positive and professional relationships with young people.
• Encourage students to participate in lessons and school activities.
• Support students during transitions and less structured parts of the school day.
• Share relevant observations and feedback with teaching and pastoral staff.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour support

Emotional regulation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Sheffield!

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)

Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time

Start Date: Immediately

Are you patient, empathetic and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning? A welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with their social, emotional and mental health needs.

About the Role:

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide one-to-one and small-group support to students who may need additional help with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement in learning. Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will help students manage challenges, build confidence and take positive steps towards their education.

You will play an important role throughout the school day, supporting students both in lessons and during less structured periods while helping maintain a calm and supportive environment.

About the School:

This inclusive secondary school is committed to supporting the individual needs of its students. Staff work closely together to promote positive behaviour, strong pastoral care and high expectations, creating a structured environment where young people can feel supported and ready to learn.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for students with SEMH needs.
• Help students manage emotions, behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to support individual students.
• Build positive and professional relationships with young people.
• Encourage students to participate in lessons and school activities.
• Support students during transitions and less structured parts of the school day.
• Share relevant observations and feedback with teaching and pastoral staff.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience supporting SEMH, behaviour or additional needs is advantageous.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trusting professional relationships with young people.
• Resilience and confidence when responding to challenging situations.
• A genuine commitment to supporting students' wellbeing and education.

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 two years.
• Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

• We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.