Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

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 schools and specialist education settings across Sheffield. These opportunities involve working with secondary-aged students with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges, offering rewarding roles for candidates who are confident, caring, and committed to making a positive difference.

💼 What You'll Be Doing:

🌱 Supporting secondary-aged students with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges to re-engage with learning.
🧠 Working across a range of Sheffield schools and specialist education settings, including environments focused 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.*
📝Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant.
🔄Flexible opportunities - short‑term, long‑term, or permanent roles.

🚀 Ready to Take the Next Step?

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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! *
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