SEMH Teaching Assistant - Empower & Support Students

Randstad UK; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Stable Schedule

Growth

Supportive leadership & training

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist provision in Tamworth to support primary and secondary pupils with SEMH needs. This empathetic, proactive role focuses on fostering emotional wellbeing and enabling learning in a dedicated environment.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, apply positive behaviour strategies, build trusting relationships, assist teachers in creating an inclusive classroom, and support pupils during breaks and transitions.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of SEMH and its impact on learning and behaviour.
• Experience supporting SEMH/PRU/SEND settings is desirable.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills under pressure.
• Background in youth work, sports coaching, care, or school support is welcome.
• Proactive, positive mindset with a real commitment to making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support across primary or secondary age groups.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Build trusting, non-judgemental relationships with pupils showing challenging behaviours.
• Assist class teachers in creating an inclusive, calm, structured classroom.
• Support pupils during breaks and transitions between classes.
• Monitor pupil progress, wellbeing and engagement; provide feedback to SENCo and staff.

Skills

SEMH understanding

Experience with SEMH/PRU/SEND

Communication

De-escalation

Youth work / coaching

Job description

Randstad UK is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist provision in Tamworth to support primary and secondary pupils with SEMH needs. This empathetic, proactive role focuses on fostering emotional wellbeing and enabling learning in a dedicated environment.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, apply positive behaviour strategies, build trusting relationships, assist teachers in creating an inclusive classroom, and support pupils during breaks and transitions.