SEMH Teaching Assistant needed in Balsall Heath

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire People in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 11 to 16 with SEMH and ASD. You will work in a specialist setting in Balsall Heath, providing individualised support in the classroom and through targeted interventions. You will implement behaviour support plans, help with emotional regulation, and support social skills, confidence and independence while collaborating with teaching staff to create a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Calm, empathetic, patient approach to supporting challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to pupils with SEMH and ASD in classroom and interventions.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with behaviour support plans and emotional regulation strategies.
• Support development of social skills, confidence and independence.

Skills

SEMH experience

Autism support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 TA

Education/Childcare qualification

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant needed in Balsall Heath

Location: Balsall Heath

Hours: Full-time/Part-time

Contract: Long-term/Permanent/Temporary

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs? We are looking for a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support children and young people aged 11 to 16 with a range of complex needs, including Autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, and related behavioural needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive team in a specialist setting in Balsall Heath, where every day is different, and every small success counts.

About the Role

• Provide individualised support to pupils with SEMH and ASD, both in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist in implementing behaviour support plans and emotional regulation strategies.
• Support the development of social skills, confidence, and independence in young learners.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH, autism, or behavioural needs.
• A calm, empathetic, and patient approach to supporting challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive, flexible mindset and a genuine desire to support vulnerable young people.

Desirable

• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, or mental health (e.g. CACHE, Level 2/3 TA, Team Teach, etc.).
• Experience working in an SEN or alternative provision environment.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and emotional regulation strategies.