SEN Teaching Assistant

SMART Education Recruitment; Nuneaton and Bedworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in education is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 7 to 18 with SEMH needs in Redditch. The ideal candidate will provide one-to-one assistance, promote a positive learning environment, and help pupils develop their social and emotional skills. This role offers competitive weekly pay, CPD training, and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

Benefits

Weekly pay with competitive rates

Free CPD training focused on SEND

Holiday pay

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Calm, resilient, and patient approach to challenges.
• Confident in supporting behaviour management strategies.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs access learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support.
• Manage behaviour positively and create a calm environment.

Skills

Experience working with SEMH

Ability to build relationships

Calm and resilient approach

Confidence in behaviour management

Passion for supporting young people

Job description

Job Title

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location

Redditch

Pay Rate

£95.95 – £105.36

Hours

8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a supportive and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work in Redditch, supporting pupils aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils with SEMH needs access learning and develop social and emotional skills. Your role will involve providing one-to-one and small group support, managing behaviour positively, and helping create a calm, structured environment where students feel safe and understood.

What We Offer

Weekly pay with competitive rates

Free CPD training focused on SEND and behaviour support

Holiday pay

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Requirements

Experience working with children or young people with SEMH

Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils

Calm, resilient, and patient approach

Confident in supporting behaviour management strategies

A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential

About Smart Education

Smart Education is a specialist recruitment agency for Education and Early Years, placing staff in both temporary and permanent roles across the Midlands. We work with Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Teachers, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors.