SEMH Teaching Assistant | Primary, Long-Term Role

Smile Education; Tettenhall Wood; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive SEN primary school in Wolverhampton for an experienced and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team after the October half-term break.

This full-time, long-term role supports pupils in a mixed Year 3/4 class, focusing on Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The successful candidate will work with the SEN team to provide nurturing and structured support, helping pupils access learning and progress.

Qualifications

• Strong SEMH knowledge and understanding for primary pupils.
• Proven experience supporting SEMH needs in school settings.
• Excellent behaviour management and consistent approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual and small-group support to primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, self-esteem and social development.
• Managing and responding appropriately to challenging behaviour.
• Using positive behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and positive outcomes.
• Supporting pupils to access learning and develop their confidence and independence.
• Helping to create a calm, safe and structured learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider SEN team to maintain consistent boundaries and approaches.
• Following individual behaviour and support plans.
• Encouraging positive interactions, resilience and the development of appropriate social skills.

Skills

SEMH knowledge

Behaviour management

Pupil engagement

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 qualification (UK)

Job description

Smile Education is currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive SEN primary school in Wolverhampton for an experienced and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team after the October half-term break.

This full-time, long-term role supports pupils in a mixed Year 3/4 class, focusing on Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The successful candidate will work with the SEN team to provide nurturing and structured support, helping pupils access learning and progress.