SEMH Teaching Assistant — Wellbeing & Growth

Justteachers Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Birmingham, starting September 2026. You will support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs and help them overcome barriers to learning.

You will deliver targeted interventions, support with EHCP targets where applicable, and work with staff to adapt activities while maintaining progress records.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH, SEND, alternative provision or youth support setting.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and behaviour management strategies.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Calm under pressure and respond effectively to challenging situations.
• Proactive and flexible approach to supporting learners.
• Qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students both inside and outside the classroom.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve engagement, confidence and wellbeing.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
• Encourage students to develop social skills, resilience and self-esteem.
• Support EHCP targets where applicable.
• Work with staff to adapt activities to individual needs.
• Maintain records of student progress and behaviour.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Proactive & flexible

Job description

Justteachers Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Birmingham, starting September 2026. You will support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs and help them overcome barriers to learning.

You will deliver targeted interventions, support with EHCP targets where applicable, and work with staff to adapt activities while maintaining progress records.