SEMH Teaching Assistant Job | South Yorkshire

Are you passionate about supporting secondary‑aged students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do you thrive in a role where every day brings the chance to change a life?

Hays Education is seeking resilient, dedicated, and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to support a school in the South Sheffield area. This opportunity involves working with students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and behavioural challenges, offering a rewarding role for candidates who are confident, caring, and committed to making a positive difference. We have immediate placements available and welcome applications from professionals currently working with other agencies.

💼 What You'll Be Doing:

🌱 Supporting secondary-aged students with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges to re-engage with learning.
🧠 Working within a school setting supporting students with SEMH needs, with a focus on behaviour support, emotional regulation, and personal development.
🤝 Providing targeted one-to-one or small-group support tailored to individual needs.
📝 Assisting with classroom routines, behaviour de-escalation strategies, and day-to-day learning activities.

✅ What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with secondary-aged children or young people with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, or additional support needs.
• A background in care or support roles, such as social care, youth work, mental health support, health and social care, or similar.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach, particularly in challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Relevant qualifications or training (desirable but not essential).

🎁 What You'll Get in Return:

💷 Up to £120 per day + holiday pay.
📱 Access to the Hays App - manage timesheets, book holidays, access free training, wellbeing courses, and exclusive discounts.

👯‍♂️Refer a friend scheme - earn £250 in vouchers when they complete 20 days.
💼 Regular pay through our guarantee scheme.
📝 Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant.
🔄 Flexible opportunities - short‑term, long‑term, or permanent roles.

🚀 Ready to Take the Next Step?

Click 'Apply Now' to send us your up‑to‑date CV. Not quite the right fit? Let's talk - we're here to help you find the role that works for you. Call us on the numbers below.

💌 Know Someone Perfect for This Role?

Refer a friend who's looking for a teaching role or currently working with another agency - if they work with us, you'll receive £250 in high street vouchers! (T&Cs apply)

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