SEN Teaching Assistant

SMART Education Recruitment; Studley CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant in Redditch. This role involves supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, fostering a positive and structured learning environment. Applicants should have experience with SEMH, strong relational abilities, and demonstrate patience. Competitive weekly pay and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Weekly pay with competitive rates

Free CPD training focused on SEND and behaviour support

Holiday pay

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in educational settings with SEMH students.
• Strong interpersonal skills to connect with students.
• Capacity to manage behavior in a positive manner.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 7 to 18 with SEMH needs.
• Work closely with teachers to facilitate access to learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support.

Skills

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

Genuine passion for supporting young people

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Redditch

Pay Rate: £95.95 - £105.36

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

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.

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. It is an offense to apply for this role if you are barred from working in regulated activity with children.

If you're passionate about supporting students with SEMH and want to help make a real difference, apply now to join Smart Education in Redditch