SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Supply Heroes; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Heroes in Birmingham is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school. You will support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them access learning and participate in class activities.

The role is full-time and long-term, starting ASAP, with a supportive team and a good Ofsted-rated school. A patient, proactive approach and strong relationship skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as SEMH TA or Behaviour Support Assistant
• Understanding SEMH needs and challenges in education
• Experience handling challenging or dysregulated behaviour
• Ability to use positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques
• Calm, patient and consistent in challenging situations
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Nurturing, proactive and adaptable approach
• Passionate about making a positive difference to children's lives

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs
• Provide tailored support to access learning
• Build positive relationships with children
• Recognise triggers and signs of emotional dysregulation
• Use de-escalation strategies
• Support emotional regulation and coping skills
• Collaborate with teachers and school team
• Contribute to safeguarding procedures

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour support

Relationship building

Positive behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Birmingham, B16

Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience

Contract: Full Time – Long Term

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new opportunity within a welcoming and supportive primary school?

We are currently recruiting for a passionate, patient and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school based in Birmingham (B16).

The school has a Good Ofsted rating and is looking for an experienced SEMH TA who has a genuine passion for supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for someone who can build positive relationships with pupils, provide consistent emotional and behavioural support, and help children overcome barriers to learning.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Providing tailored support to help pupils access learning and engage with classroom activities.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Recognising triggers and early signs of emotional dysregulation.
• Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and developing coping strategies.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider school team to ensure consistent support.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working as an SEMH Teaching Assistant or Behaviour Support Assistant.
• A good understanding of SEMH needs and the challenges some pupils face in education.
• Experience supporting children who may display challenging or dysregulated behaviour.
• Confident using positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.
• Able to remain calm, patient and consistent in challenging situations.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• A nurturing, proactive and adaptable approach.
• Passionate about making a positive difference to children's lives.

What the School Can Offer:

• A very welcoming and supportive primary school.
• A Good Ofsted-rated school.
• Full-time, long-term employment opportunity.
• A positive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' educational and emotional development.

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