SEMH Teaching Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)

Supply Heroes Ltd; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Heroes Ltd in Birmingham is seeking SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEMH, ASD and ADHD in a welcoming primary school. This is a full-time, long-term role with potential continuation beyond the academic year for the right candidates.

The ideal candidate will have experience with SEMH needs, excellent communication, and a calm, patient approach. DBS check required or willingness to obtain one; immediate start available in B16, Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ASD or ADHD is preferred.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH, ASD and ADHD needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Help regulate emotions and behaviour and support learning.
• Assist in communication, social interaction and engagement.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups.
• Follow and implement behaviour support strategies.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Reliability

Initiative

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)

B16, Birmingham | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | Immediate Start

Supply Heroes are recruiting multiple SEMH Teaching Assistants on behalf of a welcoming and supportive Primary School in B16, Birmingham.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Good-rated primary school that is committed to providing outstanding support for pupils with additional needs. The school is seeking dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistants who can support children with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs, alongside pupils with ASD and ADHD.

These are full-time, long-term positions with the potential to continue for the remainder of the academic year and beyond for the right candidates.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning, regulate their emotions and engage positively within the school environment.

• Support pupils with SEMH, ASD and ADHD needs
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children
• Help pupils regulate emotions and behaviour
• Support communication, social interaction and engagement
• Work on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Implement behaviour and support strategies consistently
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Liaise effectively with teaching staff and SEND professionals
• Create a safe, calm and nurturing environment for learning

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for individuals who:

• Have previous experience working with SEMH, ASD, ADHD or other additional needs
• Understand that behaviour is often a form of communication
• Can recognise signs of dysregulation and respond appropriately
• Remain calm, patient and consistent under pressure
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Are proactive and able to use their own initiative
• Can adapt their approach to suit individual pupils
• Are confident problem-solvers who can think on their feet
• Have experience working within schools, alternative provisions, youth work, care settings or similar environments

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive leadership team
• Friendly and experienced staff
• A well-established SEND provision
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Long-term stability and consistency
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives
• Potential for the role to continue long-term

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Excellent attendance and reliability
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable pupils

Job Details

Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant (Multiple Positions)

Location: B16, Birmingham

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

School Type: Primary School

Ofsted: Good

If you are a compassionate, resilient and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a real impact on the lives of children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education". Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs