SEMH Teaching Assistants

TeacherActive Ltd; Walsall; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay rates

24/7 consultant support

CPD Courses

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND setting in Walsall. You will provide individual and classroom support, help pupils engage with learning and build confidence.

You will work closely with teaching staff, maintain calm, consistent behaviour management, and adapt your approach to pupils of mixed ages with SEMH needs. This long-term role offers on-site employment and ongoing CPD.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Confidence working with pupils across different ages.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and classroom support to pupils.
• Manage behaviour positively and consistently.
• Work closely with teaching staff to help pupils engage with learning and develop confidence and independence.

Skills

SEND experience

SEMH experience

Age range flexibility

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patience & resilience

Job description

Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people?

Do you have the patience and resilience needed to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs?

Are you confident adapting your approach to support pupils across different ages and individual needs?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND setting in Walsall supporting pupils of mixed ages with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The setting provides a structured and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to build confidence, develop positive relationships and overcome barriers to learning.

The setting is looking to appoint an SEMH Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will provide individual and classroom support, manage behaviour positively and work closely with teaching staff to help pupils engage with learning and develop their confidence and independence.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

Experience working with children or young people with SEND

Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs

Confidence working with pupils across different ages

Strong behaviour management and communication skills

The ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations

A patient, resilient and adaptable approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.