SEMH Teaching Assistant — Flexible Hours & Student Wellbeing

Academy Transformation Trust; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Pool Hayes Academy is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to support identified vulnerable pupils within the 11-16 range, helping to improve social, emotional and mental wellbeing and boost academic outcomes.

The successful candidate will work with English and Maths departments, hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent, and bring strong literacy and numeracy skills to a supportive, results‑driven team within the Academy Transformation Trust.

Qualifications

• Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths.
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience with 11-16 age group and vulnerable/ hard-to-reach students.

Responsibilities

• Support the social, emotional and mental wellbeing of identified vulnerable students to improve academic outcomes.
• Deliver elements of the academic curriculum with guidance from subject leaders to enable exam success.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Experience with 11-16 age group

Supporting vulnerable students

Education

GCSE English Grade 4/C

GCSE Maths Grade 4/C

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Pool Hayes Academy is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to support identified vulnerable pupils within the 11-16 range, helping to improve social, emotional and mental wellbeing and boost academic outcomes.

The successful candidate will work with English and Maths departments, hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent, and bring strong literacy and numeracy skills to a supportive, results‑driven team within the Academy Transformation Trust.