Teaching Assistant SEMH

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) in Birmingham. This rewarding role involves supporting Key Stage 3 & 4 students facing various challenges in their learning journey. You will collaborate closely with teachers and therapists to foster a nurturing environment, helping students build confidence and resilience. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people and possess relevant experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying competitive pay and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing support and CPD opportunities

Personalized career support

Friendly and supportive atmosphere

Competitive pay

Long-term placement potential

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEMH, ADHD, and learning difficulties.
• Strong background in mentoring, youth work, or pastoral support.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH, ADHD, and moderate learning difficulties.
• Provide emotional support and behaviour mentoring.
• Create a safe and structured classroom environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

Youth work

Mentoring

Pastoral support

Behaviour management

Emotional support

Confidence building

Social skills development

Education

Relevant degree or qualification in education or youth work

Job description

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Teaching Assistant – SEMH Focus – Birmingham – Secondary
Are you confident supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? This Birmingham SEMH school is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work with Key Stage 3 & 4 students who require additional support managing behaviour, emotional regulation and accessing their education.

This role is ideal for someone with previous SEMH experience or a strong background in youth work, mentoring, or pastoral support. You will be part of a committed team helping students achieve personal and academic goals while developing strong relationships and resilience. This is an excellent Teaching Assistant opportunity to make a difference supportingchildren who have faced barriersto learning.

Job Role:
• Supporting pupils with SEMH, ADHD, and moderate learning difficulties
• Providing behaviour mentoring and emotional support
• Working closely with teachers and therapists to support engagement
• Creating a safe and structured classroom environment
• Helping pupils build confidence, self-esteem and social skills

In return, you will enjoy:
• A rewarding and meaningful role
• Ongoing support and CPD opportunities
• Working in a well-managed, nurturing SEND school
• Competitive pay and potential for long-term placement

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.