SEMH TA — Specialist Provision & 1:1 Support

SMART Education Recruitment; Old Hill; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£95 per day

Full-time role

Mon-Fri schedule

Early finish Fridays 1:15pm

Start as soon as compliant

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH needs in Cradley Heath. This full-time contract role involves close collaboration with teaching and pastoral teams to deliver academic and emotional support in a specialist setting.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils access lessons, and contribute to positive behaviour management.

Qualifications

• Relevant SEMH support experience required.
• Experience in PRU/alternative provision preferred.
• Confident with 11-16 age group.
• Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Patient, resilient and consistent.
• DBS update service registered or willingness to obtain.
• Satisfactory references covering the last 24 months.
• Able to start promptly after compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Assist pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Help pupils access and engage with lessons
• Support emotional regulation and resilience
• Identify triggers and respond appropriately
• Apply positive behaviour management and de-escalation
• Maintain professional boundaries
• Encourage confidence, independence, and engagement
• Support teachers with learning activities
• Maintain a structured and supportive learning environment

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

11-16 age group

PRU/Alternative Provision experience

DBS Update Service

References

Compliance readiness

Start immediately

Job description

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH needs in Cradley Heath. This full-time contract role involves close collaboration with teaching and pastoral teams to deliver academic and emotional support in a specialist setting.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils access lessons, and contribute to positive behaviour management.