Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Rotherham
Pay Rate: £86 – £100 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Full-time / Part-time

Are you a patient, understanding, and resilient individual passionate about supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to achieve success in their education?

GSL Education are currently seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school in Rotherham. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people who require additional emotional and behavioural support to reach their full potential.

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs, promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist the class teacher and SENCO in implementing individual learning and behaviour plans.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement, self-confidence, and personal growth.
• Support pupils in developing social and emotional skills through structured interventions and daily routines.
• Help maintain a calm, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, reporting observations to teachers and pastoral staff.
• Act as a positive role model, encouraging resilience and self-regulation in pupils.

Requirements for SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural, or additional learning needs.
• A calm, empathetic, and adaptable approach to managing challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• A full CV covering the last 10 years, with explanations for any gaps.

What GSL Education offers:

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Flexible placements to suit your availability.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant throughout your placement.

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.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for the role of SEMH Teaching Assistant, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV. A consultant will be in touch shortly.