Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant (SEMH)
JOB_53881004788556Job type
TemporaryLocation
South-East SheffieldWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Teaching AssistantIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
Competitive
SEMH Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant needed in South East Sheffield
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?
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 work within an alternative provision in South East Sheffield. This setting supports secondary aged students with severe behavioural needs, offering a challenging yet highly rewarding opportunity for the right candidates.
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 complex SEMH and significant behavioural challenges to re‑engage with learning.
Working within an alternative provision environment focused on behaviour management, 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 activities.
Working within an alternative provision environment focused on behaviour management, 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 activities.
✅ What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with secondary‑aged children or young people with SEMH and severe behavioural 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.
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.
Not quite the right fit? Let’s talk – we’re here to help you find the role that works for you.
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!
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!
Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant (SEMH)JOB_538810047885562026-04-162026-07-15
Talk to Richard Mapley, the specialist consultant managing this position
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