Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Are you a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children who face barriers to learning? Do you have the patience and commitment needed to help pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs succeed in education? This specialist setting in Birmingham is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide both 1-2-1 and small group support for pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils with SEMH needs both in and out of the classroom. You will help students remain engaged with learning, develop positive behaviours and build the confidence needed to succeed at school. This is a rewarding role where strong relationships and consistent support can make a genuine difference to young people who may have struggled in mainstream education. This Teaching Assistant role requires previous experience supporting young people with SEMH or Special Educational Needs.

Job Role:

• Providing 1-2-1 support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Supporting small groups of students within lessons
• Helping pupils manage behaviour and remain engaged with learning
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students
• Supporting teachers with behaviour management and classroom activities
• Encouraging positive attitudes towards learning and school
• Assisting with monitoring and reporting on student progress and behaviour
• Contributing to a structured, safe and supportive learning environment

In Return You Will:

• Work within a supportive and experienced staff team
• Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs
• Be part of a setting focused on helping pupils re-engage with education
• Receive guidance and support from teachers and leadership staff
• Work in a rewarding role where every day can make a difference
• Be paid a competitive daily rate based on experience

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information.

The Education Network Offer:

• Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates.
• Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates.
• You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
• The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters.
• Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
• An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.