SEMH Support TA – Primary SRP Provision

Smile Education; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities in local primary schools

Competitive pay rates

Experience in specialist SEN provision

Job summary

Smile Education is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) at a primary school. Based in the Sunshine Room, you will help children with SEMH needs access the curriculum in a nurturing, structured setting.

Ideal candidates have SEN experience, understand SEMH, and stay calm and positive. Team Teach training is desirable. The role offers ongoing consultant support and local school opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN and SEMH.
• Understanding of SEMH and behaviour support strategies.
• Ability to remain calm, patient and professional in challenging situations.
• Confident building positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs throughout the school day.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Using de-escalation and redirection strategies when required.
• Helping pupils engage in learning activities and routines.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with children.
• Working with teachers and the SEN team.
• Creating a calm, inclusive learning environment.
• Providing occasional personal care support as part of safeguarding when required.

Skills

SEN experience

SEMH understanding

Team Teach training

Job description

Smile Education is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) at a primary school. Based in the Sunshine Room, you will help children with SEMH needs access the curriculum in a nurturing, structured setting.

Ideal candidates have SEN experience, understand SEMH, and stay calm and positive. Team Teach training is desirable. The role offers ongoing consultant support and local school opportunities.