Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs in Cradley. The ideal candidate will enhance students' learning and emotional development in a supportive environment, providing reliable assistance. Key requirements include experience in alternative provisions and strong interpersonal skills. Competitive daily pay and a commitment to professional development are offered.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Free CPD training

Holiday pay

Dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Essential experience in supporting students with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Experience in an alternative provision/PRU environment.
• Reliability, positivity, and a solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and emotional development of secondary-aged pupils.
• Work as part of a team to assist students with SEMH needs.
• Promote social engagement of students facing barriers to education.

Skills

Experience supporting students with SEMH needs

Strong interpersonal skills

Behaviour management skills

Building trust with pupils

Calm and patient approach

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Pay Rate: £90.12 - £105.13 per day

Location: Cradley

Hours:

• Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 08:45 - 14:45.
• Wednesday: 08:45 - 16:30.
• Friday: 08:45 - 13:15.

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work in an Alternative Provision school in Cradley, supporting students in Key Stages 3 & 4 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Requirements

• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs - essential
• Experience within an alternate provision / PRU environment
• Strong interpersonal and behaviour management skills
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with pupils
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach to supporting challenging behaviour
• Reliability, positivity, and a solution-focused mindset

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Free CPD training
• Holiday pay
• Dedicated consultant to ensure you are satisfied with your work

This role involves working with secondary‑aged pupils (11‑16) who may face barriers to mainstream education. You will support their learning, emotional development, and social engagement, working as part of a close‑knit and experienced team.

About Smart Education: Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offense to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

If you are ready to be part of a supportive team dedicated to empowering students, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join Smart Education in shaping a brighter future for students and their families.