SEMH Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Cradley Heath; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultants 24/7 onboarding

CPD Courses and My-Progression

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme – £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to support secondary pupils in Cradley Heath. The role is full-time, long-term with an ASAP start, offering a structured setting where pupils develop confidence and learn to engage with lessons.

You will provide individual and classroom support, help manage behaviour positively, and work closely with teaching staff to foster pupil independence and resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged children or young people.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and classroom support for pupils.
• Manage behaviour positively and consistently.
• Work closely with teaching staff to help pupils engage with learning and develop confidence and independence.

Skills

Experience with secondary-aged pupils

Experience supporting SEMH needs

Experience managing challenging behavi

Strong communication

Calm and consistent in challenging

Patient, resilient and adaptable

Job description

Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting secondary-aged pupils?

Do you have the resilience and confidence to support young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs?

Are you looking for a full-time, long-term opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to pupils' education and wellbeing?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist setting in the B68 area of Cradley Heath supporting secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The setting provides a structured and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, build positive relationships and overcome barriers to learning.

The setting is looking to appoint an SEMH Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis with an ASAP start. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will provide individual and classroom support, manage behaviour positively and work closely with teaching staff to help pupils engage with learning and develop their confidence and independence.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with secondary-aged children or young people
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs
• Experience managing challenging behaviour
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations
• A patient, resilient and adaptable 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 £100 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.