SEMH TA

TeacherActive Ltd; Kingshurst; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

CPD Courses and certificates

Referral Scheme - up to £200

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH needs at an SEMH school in North Solihull. You will provide 1-to-1 support and classroom cover across KS3/KS4 with a strong focus on behaviour management.

The role is long-term, on-site, and based in B36 9LF. You will need resilience, adaptability, and a firm but fair approach to meet diverse learning needs while building positive relationships with students.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Resilience and confidence to manage challenging situations.
• Ability to adapt to different learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1 to 1 support for students with SEMH needs and support in class.
• Deliver general classroom cover when required.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs while maintaining firm but fair boundaries.

Skills

Behaviour management

SEMH support

Adaptability

One-to-one support

Job description

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management skills?

Are you resilient and confident supporting students with SEMH needs?

Can you adapt to different learning needs while maintaining a firm but fair approach?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an SEMH school in North Solihull that supports students who require additional help with their social, emotional and mental health needs. The school is looking for a resilient and adaptable Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships with students while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.

The school is looking to take on an experienced Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis, working with students in upper school across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4. The successful Teaching Assistant will provide 1 to 1 support as well as general classroom cover and will need excellent behaviour management skills, resilience and the ability to adapt their approach to meet individual learning needs.

SEMH TA

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £100 to £110 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: B36 9LF

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 28 Sept 2026

Closing date: 28 Oct 2026

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant
• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Strong behaviour management skills
• The resilience and confidence to manage challenging situations
• The ability to adapt to different learning needs
• A good sense of humour with a firm but fair approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

EMAIL:

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CONTACT NUMBER: 0121 200 3224

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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