SEMH Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive SEMH primary school in Knowle as a SEN Teaching Assistant. You will work collaboratively to support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs, ensuring they thrive in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a Team-Teach qualification and a passion for helping children succeed.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay based on experience

Flexibility with interviews and trial days

Dedicated consultant for career development

Assistance with CV writing and job applications

Free safeguarding training

Access to free CPD courses

Referral bonus of £100 for Teaching Assistants

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly those with SEMH or SEND needs.
• Knowledge of SEMH conditions and strategies.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering tailored learning activities.
• Provide emotional and behavioural support.
• Foster positive interactions within the classroom.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Enthusiasm

Education

CACHE Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Team-Teach certification

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for SEN Teaching Assistants - Join a Supportive SEMH Primary School in Knowle!

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with social, emotional, and mental health needs? Do you want to develop your skills in a nurturing and collaborative environment? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Monarch Education is recruiting on behalf of a dedicated primary school in Knowle for enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEMH needs within a team-teaching setting.

This school offers a warm, inclusive atmosphere with a strong team approach to teaching, including collaborative planning and delivery of lessons tailored to each child's needs. The staff team is committed to providing a safe, caring environment where children can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

Your Role:

As part of a team-teaching approach, you will work alongside class teachers and specialists to support pupils with SEMH needs. Your responsibilities will include assisting in delivering tailored learning activities, providing emotional and behavioural support, and fostering positive interactions within a classroom that encourages independence and confidence.

Candidate Requirements:

• CACHE Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning (preferred)
• Team-Teach certified or qualified (a specific de-escalation and positive behaviour management training, essential)
• Experience working with children, particularly those with SEMH or SEND needs (desirable)
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic attitude
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of SEMH conditions and strategies (advantage)
• Understanding of safeguarding policies

Benefits of working with Monarch Education:

• Competitive daily pay based on experience
• Flexibility with interviews and trial days to find the right fit
• Dedicated consultant to support your career development
• Assistance with CV writing and job applications
• Fast, efficient compliance process
• £200 for successful referrals of Teachers and £100 for Teaching Assistants
• Free, up-to-date safeguarding training
• Access to free CPD courses provided by multi-academy trusts, tailored to SEMH and SEND support

If you are enthusiastic about supporting children with SEMH needs and already hold a Team-Teach qualification, we want to hear from you!