SEMH Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safeguarding training course available

Job summary

Prospero Teaching are seeking a passionate SEMH Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in Yardley, Birmingham, to provide one-on-one support for a Year 5 pupil with SEMH needs.

The role requires a nurturing, patient approach and strong teamwork and communication skills to support learning and welfare throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, preferably with SEMH or additional needs.
• Nurturing and patient approach with ability to build rapport.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Qualification Level 2 or 3 in Childcare/TA desirable.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training required; courses available via Prospero Teaching if not completed in last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 SEN support for a Year 5 pupil with SEMH needs.
• Assist with both academic and emotional support throughout the school day.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to implement personalised learning strategies.
• Create a positive, supportive, and safe learning environment.
• Encourage social skills and positive behaviour inside and outside the classroom.
• Support the pupil in developing self-regulation and confidence in learning.

Skills

Experience with children

Nurturing and patient

Excellent communication and teamwork

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Qualification in Childcare/TA

Job description

Prospero Teaching are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in Yardley, to provide one-on-one support for a KS1 pupil with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The ideal candidate will have a nurturing, caring nature, with a commitment to helping children achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to a Year 5 pupil with SEMH needs.
• Assist with both academic and emotional support throughout the school day.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to implement personalised learning strategies.
• Create a positive, supportive, and safe learning environment.
• Encourage social skills and positive behaviour both inside and outside the classroom.
• Support the pupil in developing self-regulation and confidence in their learning.

Candidate

• Experience working with children, preferably those with SEMH or additional needs.
• A nurturing and patient approach, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive and proactive attitude toward supporting student development.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Teaching Assistant qualification, SEN training) are desirable but not essential.
• A commitment to supporting the welfare and safeguarding of children.

Teaching Assistant Contract/Position Details

Location -Yardley, Birmingham

Position - SEMH Teaching Assistant

Type of work - 1:1 SEN Support

Start date - ASAP

Likely Duration - Ongoing long-term

Contract type - Temporary

Full-time/Part-time

Supply TA Experience, Training, and Qualifications

• It is essential that you have SEN Teaching assistant experience, along with a relevant qualification Level 2 or Level 3 Qualification in Childcare/TA
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training is imperative; you can undertake a free course with Prospero Teaching if you have not completed a Safeguarding course in the last 12 months.

To be eligible for any teaching job with Prospero Teaching, you must

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
• Possess an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide two professional child-related references.