SEMH Teaching Assistant: 1:1 Behaviour Support

Long Term Futures; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is currently seeking a confident SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Birmingham. You will provide targeted 1:1 and small-group SEMH support, helping pupils develop emotional regulation and engage with learning.

The role requires strong SEN experience, resilience and the ability to establish clear boundaries, de-escalate when needed and build trusting relationships in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviour
• Strong 1:1 support experience is essential
• Previous experience supporting children with SEN within a primary or specialist setting
• Calm, resilient and consistent approach to behaviour and learning

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 SEMH and behavioural support to primary-aged pupils
• Support children with emotional dysregulation, challenging behaviour and additional SEN needs
• Use positive behaviour management and effective de-escalation strategies
• Recognise behavioural triggers and respond calmly to challenging situations
• Help pupils develop emotional awareness, self-regulation and coping strategies
• Establish clear boundaries, structured routines and consistent expectations
• Deliver individual and small-group interventions focused on social and emotional development
• Support pupils with transitions, classroom routines and engagement with learning
• Use trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches where appropriate
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive relationships
• Work towards individual support plans, behaviour targets and EHCP outcomes
• Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and pastoral support staff

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed approaches

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Long Term Futures is currently seeking a confident SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Birmingham. You will provide targeted 1:1 and small-group SEMH support, helping pupils develop emotional regulation and engage with learning.

The role requires strong SEN experience, resilience and the ability to establish clear boundaries, de-escalate when needed and build trusting relationships in a nurturing environment.