SEMH Teaching Assistant
REF: SENPLOY/210628
Education ⫽ SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs
Birmingham, West Midlands
£105 - £115 per day
Contract, Full time
Desirable Skills
SEMH Teaching Assistant | SEN School | SEND | Behaviour Support | Trauma Informed | KS1 | KS2 | Specialist School | Emotional Regulation | 1:1 Support | Small Group Support | SEN TA
Job description
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Stechford (B33)
Pay: £105-£115 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (term time only)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term | Temp-to-perm opportunityAre you a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? This is a rewarding opportunity to join a specialist SEN school that places emotional wellbeing, positive relationships, and long-term development at the heart of everything it does.
We are working in partnership with a specialist SEN school to recruit a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The school provides a structured, nurturing environment where pupils learn in small groups and receive highly personalised support.
The RoleIn this role, you will support children with SEMH and additional SEND, many of whom benefit from consistent guidance with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and engagement with learning. You will work closely with class teachers, behaviour specialists, and the wider pastoral team to deliver calm, consistent, and trauma-informed support throughout the school day.
The role includes classroom-based support alongside planned interventions designed to help pupils regulate emotions, re-engage with learning, and achieve positive outcomes.
Key ResponsibilitiesAbout the School
Support pupils with SEMH needs across KS1 and KS2
Provide one-to-one and small-group support within a specialist SEN setting
Assist pupils with emotional regulation using consistent behaviour strategies
Support de-escalation and positive behaviour management approaches
Encourage engagement with learning through structured routines
Promote pupils' social, emotional, and academic development
Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff
What the School Is Looking For
Specialist SEN school supporting pupils with SEMH and additional SEND
Small class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios
Strong focus on emotional wellbeing and regulation
Supportive leadership team with a clear and consistent behaviour framework
Why Work with us?
Previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH and SEND
Confidence managing challenging behaviour in a calm and consistent manner
Understanding of trauma-informed or restorative approaches
A patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent approach
School-based experience preferred (mainstream or specialist settings)
Long-term role with the opportunity to progress into a permanent position
Competitive weekly pay
Free CPD, including SEN and behaviour-focused training
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
A genuine opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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