SEMH Teaching Assistant — Empower Students with SEND

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

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay rates

24/7 consultant support

CPD Courses

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND setting in Walsall. You will provide individual and classroom support, help pupils engage with learning and build confidence.

You will work closely with teaching staff, maintain calm, consistent behaviour management, and adapt your approach to pupils of mixed ages with SEMH needs. This long-term role offers on-site employment and ongoing CPD.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Confidence working with pupils across different ages.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SEND experience

SEMH experience

Age range flexibility

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patience & resilience

Job description

TeacherActive is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND setting in Walsall. You will provide individual and classroom support, help pupils engage with learning and build confidence.

You will work closely with teaching staff, maintain calm, consistent behaviour management, and adapt your approach to pupils of mixed ages with SEMH needs. This long-term role offers on-site employment and ongoing CPD.