SEMH Teaching Assistant - Sheffield

Pay: £444 - £524 per week

Contract start date: September 2025 - Ongoing

£125 refer a friend / colleague bonus scheme

Vision for Education are actively seeking to recruit for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant who has existing experience within an SEMH environment, to work in a fantastic school in the Sheffield (S2) area working with KS1 / KS2 students.

The role

This excellent opportunity would be ideal for someone who is seeking a teaching assistant role in that specialises in working with students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

Due to needs of the students that attend this school, this role can be challenging but is also very rewarding. The ideal person would be someone who has a nurturing yet resilient approach within the classroom, it is essential that you have previous experience in this area.

Requirements

To be considered for the position of Teaching Assistant (SEMH), you will:

• At least 3 months experience in a SEMH or PRU setting

• Ideally have your team teach level 2 training or be willing to complete our course

• Hold an enhanced child and adult workforce DBS which is registered to the update service is highly beneficial – Vision can assist with obtaining this if required

• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of specialist teachers

• Have a passion for supporting students and teachers, with the ability to work in small groups and on a 121 basis

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• Access to free courses such as Team Teach.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call Chloe Murdoch on 0114 553 0900.