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