KS3 SEMH Teaching Assistant – Birmingham

Balfor Recruitment Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated special needs school in Birmingham is looking for a passionate KS3 SEMH Teaching Assistant. This full-time role involves supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs and requires effective team collaboration. The ideal candidate will hold a Teaching Assistant qualification and have a nurturing approach to student learning.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in supporting students with SEMH.
• Demonstrates nurturing and compassionate approach.
• Recent, verifiable school-based references required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the social, emotional, and mental health needs of KS3 students.
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom displays.
• Providing one-on-one and small group support to students.

Skills

Effective team communication

Compassionate approach

Flexibility

Proactivity

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Level 1 Safeguarding Certificate

Job description

KS3 SEMH Teaching Assistant – Birmingham

Location: Birmingham

Duration: Full-time, Ongoing

Salary: £85 – £100 per day

About the Role: A dedicated special needs school in Birmingham is seeking a passionate KS3 Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role requires a compassionate individual who can contribute to a supportive learning environment, conducting assessments and providing tailored assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the social, emotional, and mental health needs of KS3 students.
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom displays.
• Providing one-on-one and small group support to students.
• Collaborating within the SEMH department.
• Demonstrating flexibility, proactivity, and patience.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience or strong interest in supporting students with SEMH.
• Nurturing and compassionate approach.
• Effective team communication skills.

Essential Requirements:

• Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant SEN experience.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs.
• PECS and Makaton experience (desirable).
• Valid Enhanced DBS check (or subscription to the update service).
• Valid Photo ID (driving license or passport).
• Recent, verifiable school-based references.
• Level 1 Safeguarding Certificate.

Contact:

• Haleemah, Balfor: 0121 260 0000

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