SEMH Teaching Assistant: Transform 11–16 Futures in PRU

SMART Education Recruitment; Cradley Heath; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Friday finish

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 11–16 with SEMH needs in Cradley Heath. This full-time contract role offers daily pay of £95 and a Monday–Friday pattern with an early finish on Fridays (1:15pm). Start is ASAP once compliance checks are completed.

You will work with teaching and pastoral teams to deliver academic and emotional support in a specialist alternative provision setting, helping students re-engage with learning.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ relevant experience with children/young people.
• Strong background supporting SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Experience in PRU, alternative provision, SEMH school, SEND, or similar.
• Confidence working with 11–16 age group.
• Effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Patient, resilient and consistent approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Assist pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Help pupils access and engage with lessons.
• Support emotional regulation and resilience.
• Identify triggers and respond appropriately.
• Apply positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain professional boundaries and structure in learning environments.
• Encourage confidence, independence and engagement with education.
• Support teachers with learning activities and interventions.
• Maintain a structured and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

11–16 age group

DBS check ready

References 24 months

Compliance readiness

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 11–16 with SEMH needs in Cradley Heath. This full-time contract role offers daily pay of £95 and a Monday–Friday pattern with an early finish on Fridays (1:15pm). Start is ASAP once compliance checks are completed.

You will work with teaching and pastoral teams to deliver academic and emotional support in a specialist alternative provision setting, helping students re-engage with learning.