SEMH Teaching Assistant. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

Long Term Futures Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Birmingham seeks a SEMH Teaching Assistant to support vulnerable students in overcoming challenges. The role requires resilience and adaptability to foster emotional strength and positive behaviour. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a real difference in young lives.

Benefits

Supportive team

Access to specialist roles

Regular training and CPD opportunities

Competitive PAYE pay structure

Qualifications

• Experience in PRUs, SEMH settings, or alternative provision is highly desirable.
• Confident supporting young people with challenging behaviour and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students inside and outside the classroom.
• Using positive behaviour support strategies to help students regulate.
• Helping pupils develop life skills, self-esteem, and independence.

Skills

Resilience

Collaboration

Trust-building

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
Location: Across Central Birmingham Campuses (B10, B12, B23, B32)
Pay: From 105 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing
Start Date: Immediate

Make a Real Difference Where It's Needed Most

Do you thrive in unpredictable environments where every day brings new challenges-and new rewards? Do you believe in the potential of every young person, no matter their past?

Long Term Futures is proud to be working with a progressive and inclusive Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) operating across several campuses in Central Birmingham. This setting supports around 440 students, all referred by the Local Authority, many of whom have experienced exclusion, trauma, or disrupted education.

These pupils may be:

• Permanently excluded or at risk of exclusion

• On an EHCP for SEMH or behavioural needs

• Living with anxiety, depression, or trauma

• In care and currently without a school placement

• Involved in the youth justice system

• Facing significant learning and life challenges

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key part in helping students not only re-engage with learning but also build emotional strength, self-confidence, and positive behaviour strategies. This is a role for someone who is calm, adaptable, and genuinely committed to helping young people succeed.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supporting students inside and outside the classroom in both learning and personal development

• Assisting with individualised learning activities

• Using positive behaviour support strategies to help students regulate and refocus

• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals

• Helping pupils develop life skills, self-esteem, and independence

Who We're Looking For

• Experience in PRUs, SEMH settings, or alternative provision is highly desirable

• Confident supporting young people with challenging behaviour and complex needs

• Able to build trusting, professional relationships with vulnerable learners

• Resilient, patient, and collaborative team player

• A Teaching Assistant qualification is a bonus-but we value experience and attitude above all

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• A supportive team that recognises your contribution

• Access to specialist roles in alternative education settings

• Regular training and CPD opportunities

• Competitive PAYE pay structure

• Most importantly, the chance to make a meaningful difference in young lives

Interested?
Apply now or contact Josh at Long Term Futures on (phone number removed) for more information.

Not quite the right fit? We also recruit for a wide range of pastoral, inclusion and behaviour roles across Birmingham-get in touch to learn more.