SEMH Teaching Assistant Long-Term Support

Smile Education; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunities

Consultant support

Wide range of education opportunities

Competitive pay

Compliance and safeguarding support

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEN school in the Tamworth area on a long-term, full-time basis. This role focuses on pupils with SEMH needs and involves building trust with students who may present challenging behaviours.

You will support learning, help regulate emotions, and work closely with teachers and the wider school team to promote engagement and progress throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs.
• Relevant Teaching Assistant, Childcare, Education or equivalent qualification.
• Strong behaviour management skills to support challenging behaviour.
• Patient, resilient, and consistent approach in a school setting.
• References commenting on SEMH experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with identified SEMH needs within an SEN school environment.
• Provide consistent, positive and nurturing support throughout the day.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the wider school team.
• Support the child’s emotional regulation, engagement and learning.
• Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Patience & resilience

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Childcare qualification

Job description

Smile Education is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEN school in the Tamworth area on a long-term, full-time basis. This role focuses on pupils with SEMH needs and involves building trust with students who may present challenging behaviours.

You will support learning, help regulate emotions, and work closely with teachers and the wider school team to promote engagement and progress throughout the school day.