Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Castle Bromwich; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call consultants 24/7

CPD Courses

Referral Scheme - £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Castle Bromwich is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH in a specialist SEND setting of around 100 pupils aged 5-16. You will provide individual and classroom support creating a calm, structured environment.

You will join a dedicated team with access to CPD, competitive day rates, and ongoing guidance from consultants. This flexible day-to-day role offers potential progression into longer-term positions.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Confidence working with pupils aged 5-16.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across primary and secondary age groups.
• Provide individual and classroom support.
• Use a consistent approach to help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

SEND experience

SEMH experience

Pupil ages 5-16

Behaviour management

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Job description

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs?

Do you have the patience and resilience needed to support children and young people with SEMH?

Are you looking for flexible day-to-day work with the opportunity to secure a longer-term position?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND setting in Castle Bromwich supporting around 100 pupils aged 5-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The setting provides a structured and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop their confidence, resilience and engagement with learning.

The setting is looking to appoint SEN Teaching Assistants for day-to-day opportunities, with the potential to move into a long-term position. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will support pupils across primary and secondary age groups, provide individual and classroom support and use a consistent approach to help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs
• Confidence working with pupils aged 5-16
• 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.

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.