SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary (Full-Time, Long-Term)

Smile Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing support from Smile Education

Long-term role in a SEN setting

Job summary

Smile Education is recruiting an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant for a welcoming SEN primary school in Wolverhampton.

This full-time, long-term opportunity focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH needs, helping them access learning with consistent behaviour management and a nurturing approach. The role begins after October half term and includes ongoing support from Smile Education.

Qualifications

• Proven SEMH experience with primary-aged pupils.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain.
• Provide two references, at least one commenting on interactions with children.
• Able to follow safeguarding and compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support emotional regulation, self-esteem and social development.
• Manage and respond to challenging behaviour with de-escalation techniques.
• Build trusting relationships to encourage engagement and learning.
• Follow individual behaviour and support plans.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patient & resilient

Education

Level 2 qualification (UK) relevant to working with children

Job description

Smile Education is recruiting an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant for a welcoming SEN primary school in Wolverhampton.

This full-time, long-term opportunity focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH needs, helping them access learning with consistent behaviour management and a nurturing approach. The role begins after October half term and includes ongoing support from Smile Education.