SEMH Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start, Support & Growth

TeacherActive; Metchley; On-site; GBP 17,527 - 21,217; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Market-leading pay

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in a Birmingham school. This full-time, long-term role offers immediate start and pays £95 - £115 per day under PAYE, with opportunities to develop through CPD courses and consultant support.

Experience with SEMH or additional needs, strong communication, and a proactive approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or additional needs.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour in an education or care setting.
• A patient, resilient and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A willingness to provide personal care where required.
• Team Teach or other relevant behaviour management training is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs inside and outside the classroom.
• Provide personal care when required to ensure pupils receive support.
• Assist with managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to deliver effective learning activities.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Patient resilience

Communication skills

Personal care

Team Teach training

Job description

TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in a Birmingham school. This full-time, long-term role offers immediate start and pays £95 - £115 per day under PAYE, with opportunities to develop through CPD courses and consultant support.

Experience with SEMH or additional needs, strong communication, and a proactive approach are essential.