SEMH Teaching Assistant, Sheffield
Posted on Jul 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£93 - £125 Daily
Temporary
Resilience Support Worker - SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: Specialist school settings across Sheffield
Contract: Temporary, term-time only (Monday-Friday)
Daily Rate: £92.56 - £110 (holiday pay included)
Higher pay bands available based on experience, additional qualifications, and placement budgets.
Connect. Stabilise. Progress.
Academics Agency are on the lookout for a patient, perceptive, and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our bank of specialist staff.
Your Day-to-Day:
Build trusting, consistent relationships with pupils who may exhibit challenging behaviours, anxiety, or trauma-informed needs.
Deliver targeted interventions that promote emotional literacy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation (e.g., zones of regulation, restorative practice, and sensory circuits).
Adapt lesson materials and classroom environments to reduce cognitive overload and sensory triggers.
Work closely with class teachers, pastoral leads, and external agencies to implement personalised behaviour plans and EHCP outcomes.
De-escalate tense situations with calm, de-personalised language and proactive redirection techniques.
Support pupils during transitions-between lessons, settings, or key stages-to maintain continuity and security.What We Offer You:
Competitive daily remuneration with holiday entitlement already calculated.
Fully funded CPD library - including trauma-informed practice, de-escalation strategies, attachment theory, and restorative approaches.
£75 Love2Shop voucher for every successful referral you make.
Diverse placement opportunities across Sheffield's SEMH schools, PRUs, and specialist hubs - no two days alike.
Dedicated consultant who knows the SEMH landscape and provides ongoing guidance, check-ins, and career advice.What You Bring:
Qualification: Minimum Level 3 Teaching Assistant award, or equivalent youth work/care background.
Experience: Demonstrable track record working with children or young people with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, or adverse childhood experiences-within education, care, or youth justice settings.
Clearance: Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or happy to apply fresh).
References: Two strong professional referees from recent employment.
Attributes: Unshakeable patience, emotional resilience, genuine empathy, and a solutions-focused outlook-even on the toughest days.Keen to turn setbacks into comebacks?
Get in touch with Charlotta - we're ready when you are.
📞 (phone number removed)
📧 (url removed)
Academics - connecting purpose with potential, one placement at a time
Location: Specialist school settings across Sheffield
Contract: Temporary, term-time only (Monday-Friday)
Daily Rate: £92.56 - £110 (holiday pay included)
Higher pay bands available based on experience, additional qualifications, and placement budgets.
Connect. Stabilise. Progress.
Academics Agency are on the lookout for a patient, perceptive, and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our bank of specialist staff.
Your Day-to-Day:
Build trusting, consistent relationships with pupils who may exhibit challenging behaviours, anxiety, or trauma-informed needs.
Deliver targeted interventions that promote emotional literacy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation (e.g., zones of regulation, restorative practice, and sensory circuits).
Adapt lesson materials and classroom environments to reduce cognitive overload and sensory triggers.
Work closely with class teachers, pastoral leads, and external agencies to implement personalised behaviour plans and EHCP outcomes.
De-escalate tense situations with calm, de-personalised language and proactive redirection techniques.
Support pupils during transitions-between lessons, settings, or key stages-to maintain continuity and security.What We Offer You:
Competitive daily remuneration with holiday entitlement already calculated.
Fully funded CPD library - including trauma-informed practice, de-escalation strategies, attachment theory, and restorative approaches.
£75 Love2Shop voucher for every successful referral you make.
Diverse placement opportunities across Sheffield's SEMH schools, PRUs, and specialist hubs - no two days alike.
Dedicated consultant who knows the SEMH landscape and provides ongoing guidance, check-ins, and career advice.What You Bring:
Qualification: Minimum Level 3 Teaching Assistant award, or equivalent youth work/care background.
Experience: Demonstrable track record working with children or young people with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, or adverse childhood experiences-within education, care, or youth justice settings.
Clearance: Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or happy to apply fresh).
References: Two strong professional referees from recent employment.
Attributes: Unshakeable patience, emotional resilience, genuine empathy, and a solutions-focused outlook-even on the toughest days.Keen to turn setbacks into comebacks?
Get in touch with Charlotta - we're ready when you are.
📞 (phone number removed)
📧 (url removed)
Academics - connecting purpose with potential, one placement at a time
Reference: 225348985
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SEMH Teaching Assistant, Sheffield
Posted on Jul 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£93 - £125 Daily
Temporary
Resilience Support Worker - SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: Specialist school settings across Sheffield
Contract: Temporary, term-time only (Monday-Friday)
Daily Rate: £92.56 - £110 (holiday pay included)
Higher pay bands available based on experience, additional qualifications, and placement budgets.
Connect. Stabilise. Progress.
Academics Agency are on the lookout for a patient, perceptive, and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our bank of specialist staff.
Your Day-to-Day:
Build trusting, consistent relationships with pupils who may exhibit challenging behaviours, anxiety, or trauma-informed needs.
Deliver targeted interventions that promote emotional literacy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation (e.g., zones of regulation, restorative practice, and sensory circuits).
Adapt lesson materials and classroom environments to reduce cognitive overload and sensory triggers.
Work closely with class teachers, pastoral leads, and external agencies to implement personalised behaviour plans and EHCP outcomes.
De-escalate tense situations with calm, de-personalised language and proactive redirection techniques.
Support pupils during transitions-between lessons, settings, or key stages-to maintain continuity and security.What We Offer You:
Competitive daily remuneration with holiday entitlement already calculated.
Fully funded CPD library - including trauma-informed practice, de-escalation strategies, attachment theory, and restorative approaches.
£75 Love2Shop voucher for every successful referral you make.
Diverse placement opportunities across Sheffield's SEMH schools, PRUs, and specialist hubs - no two days alike.
Dedicated consultant who knows the SEMH landscape and provides ongoing guidance, check-ins, and career advice.What You Bring:
Qualification: Minimum Level 3 Teaching Assistant award, or equivalent youth work/care background.
Experience: Demonstrable track record working with children or young people with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, or adverse childhood experiences-within education, care, or youth justice settings.
Clearance: Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or happy to apply fresh).
References: Two strong professional referees from recent employment.
Attributes: Unshakeable patience, emotional resilience, genuine empathy, and a solutions-focused outlook-even on the toughest days.Keen to turn setbacks into comebacks?
Get in touch with Charlotta - we're ready when you are.
📞 (phone number removed)
📧 (url removed)
Academics - connecting purpose with potential, one placement at a time
Location: Specialist school settings across Sheffield
Contract: Temporary, term-time only (Monday-Friday)
Daily Rate: £92.56 - £110 (holiday pay included)
Higher pay bands available based on experience, additional qualifications, and placement budgets.
Connect. Stabilise. Progress.
Academics Agency are on the lookout for a patient, perceptive, and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our bank of specialist staff.
Your Day-to-Day:
Build trusting, consistent relationships with pupils who may exhibit challenging behaviours, anxiety, or trauma-informed needs.
Deliver targeted interventions that promote emotional literacy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation (e.g., zones of regulation, restorative practice, and sensory circuits).
Adapt lesson materials and classroom environments to reduce cognitive overload and sensory triggers.
Work closely with class teachers, pastoral leads, and external agencies to implement personalised behaviour plans and EHCP outcomes.
De-escalate tense situations with calm, de-personalised language and proactive redirection techniques.
Support pupils during transitions-between lessons, settings, or key stages-to maintain continuity and security.What We Offer You:
Competitive daily remuneration with holiday entitlement already calculated.
Fully funded CPD library - including trauma-informed practice, de-escalation strategies, attachment theory, and restorative approaches.
£75 Love2Shop voucher for every successful referral you make.
Diverse placement opportunities across Sheffield's SEMH schools, PRUs, and specialist hubs - no two days alike.
Dedicated consultant who knows the SEMH landscape and provides ongoing guidance, check-ins, and career advice.What You Bring:
Qualification: Minimum Level 3 Teaching Assistant award, or equivalent youth work/care background.
Experience: Demonstrable track record working with children or young people with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, or adverse childhood experiences-within education, care, or youth justice settings.
Clearance: Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or happy to apply fresh).
References: Two strong professional referees from recent employment.
Attributes: Unshakeable patience, emotional resilience, genuine empathy, and a solutions-focused outlook-even on the toughest days.Keen to turn setbacks into comebacks?
Get in touch with Charlotta - we're ready when you are.
📞 (phone number removed)
📧 (url removed)
Academics - connecting purpose with potential, one placement at a time
Reference: 225348985
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