SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary & Secondary Growth

Randstad UK; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable schedule

Growth potential

Professional development

Job summary

Randstad UK is recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist provision in Tamworth, supporting both primary and secondary pupils with SEMH needs.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping pupils regulate emotions, build confidence, and stay engaged in learning in a full-time, term-time schedule (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM) with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Join a supportive team focused on emotional wellbeing and inclusive education, with potential for permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of SEMH and its impact on learning and behaviour.
• Empathy and patience when supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Strong communication and de-escalation abilities.
• Background in youth work, coaching, care or school support is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support across primary or secondary ages.
• Apply positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils displaying challenging behaviours.
• Assist teachers in creating an inclusive, calm classroom environment.
• Support pupils during unstructured times and transitions.
• Monitor progress and wellbeing; give feedback to SENCo and staff.

Skills

SEMH understanding

Empathy

Communication skills

De-escalation

Youth work background

Job description

Randstad UK is recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist provision in Tamworth, supporting both primary and secondary pupils with SEMH needs.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping pupils regulate emotions, build confidence, and stay engaged in learning in a full-time, term-time schedule (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM) with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Join a supportive team focused on emotional wellbeing and inclusive education, with potential for permanent contract.