1:1 Year 6 SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Supply Heroes; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Heroes in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Year 6 SEMH Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in a Newtown primary school. This full-time, long-term role focuses on providing stable, compassionate support to help the child access learning and stay engaged.

You will work closely with the class teacher and school team, apply positive behaviour strategies, monitor emotional regulation, and build a trusting relationship to foster the pupil's confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience as SEMH Teaching Assistant or 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant.
• Strong understanding of emotional dysregulation and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to recognise triggers and early warning signs of dysregulation.
• Confidence using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Patient, calm, nurturing and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 6 pupil with SEMH needs.
• Building a positive, trusting and supportive relationship with the child.
• Recognising early signs of emotional dysregulation and responding appropriately.
• Using positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques to help the pupil remain calm and regulated.
• Supporting the pupil to stay engaged, motivated and ready to learn.
• Encouraging participation in classroom activities and adapting tasks to meet individual needs.
• Supporting emotional regulation, confidence and independence.
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team to provide consistent support.

Skills

1:1 support

Behaviour support

Emotional regulation

Relationship building

Classroom support

Job description

1:1 Year 6 SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Newtown, Birmingham, B19

Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience

Contract: Full Time – Long Term

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new opportunity within a welcoming and supportive primary school?

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated, patient and nurturing 1:1 Year 6 SEMH Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in a friendly and welcoming primary school based in Newtown, Birmingham (B19).

The school has a Good Ofsted rating and is looking for an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant who has a genuine passion for supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for someone who can build a strong, trusting relationship with the pupil, understand their individual needs and provide consistent support to help them access learning and thrive within the school environment.

The Role:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 6 pupil with SEMH needs.
• Building a positive, trusting and supportive relationship with the child.
• Recognising early signs of emotional dysregulation and responding appropriately.
• Using positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques to help the pupil remain calm and regulated.
• Supporting the pupil to stay engaged, motivated and ready to learn.
• Encouraging participation in classroom activities and adapting tasks to meet individual needs.
• Supporting emotional regulation, confidence and independence.
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team to provide consistent support.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working as an SEMH Teaching Assistant or 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant.
• A strong understanding of emotional dysregulation and challenging behaviour.
• The ability to recognise triggers and early warning signs of dysregulation.
• Confidence using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• A patient, calm, nurturing and adaptable approach.
• The ability to keep pupils interested and involved in activities wherever appropriate.
• Confidence adapting their approach to meet the individual needs of the child.
• A genuine commitment to helping children overcome barriers to learning.

What the School Can Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive primary school environment.
• A Good Ofsted-rated school.
• A full-time, long-term opportunity.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child's educational and emotional development.
• Supportive staff and a collaborative working environment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs