Teaching Assistant

The Education Network; Walsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This role involves providing 1-2-1 and small group support to help children re-engage with learning and develop positive behaviour strategies. You will work closely with teachers to implement behaviour strategies and build strong relationships with pupils. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive environment that prioritizes the welfare of children. If you're passionate about education and making a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Personalized career support

Competitive rates of pay

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs is essential.
• Calm and empathetic approach required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours.
• Delivering targeted interventions to help pupils regulate emotions.

Skills

Support for SEMH needs

Behaviour management

Empathy

Teaching Assistant experience

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary Alternative Provision – Walsall
Are you an experienced and resilient Teaching Assistant who thrives in a challenging but rewarding environment? A Primary Alternative Provision in Walsall is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of young learners who need guidance, consistency, and patience to succeed.

You will be working closely with children who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion from mainstream education. Your role will include 1-2-1 and small group support, helping pupils to regulate their emotions, re-engage with learning, and develop positive behaviour strategies. Experience supporting children with SEMH needs is essential, along with a calm and empathetic approach. Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or Residential support worker is required for this role.

Job Role:
• Supporting primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours
• Delivering targeted interventions to help pupils regulate emotions and engage in learning
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to implement behaviour strategies
• Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils
• Contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment

In return, you will enjoy:
• A supportive team environment in a well-established provision
• Ongoing training and development tailored to working with SEMH pupils
• Opportunities to make a lasting difference in pupils’ educational journeys
• Competitive rates of pay and long-term potential
• The chance to work in a school where your support genuinely changes lives

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a Teaching Assistant and ask about our excellent referral scheme.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.