SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Birmingham

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £95 - £115 per day

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Are you patient, resilient and confident in managing challenging behaviour?

Are you comfortable providing personal care while supporting pupils to achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a fantastic SEND school in Birmingham, supporting children and young people of all ages with a range of additional needs. The school provides a nurturing and structured environment where every pupil is encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally, with a strong focus on positive relationships and individual progress.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, as well as a range of additional learning needs, both inside and outside the classroom. Experience working with challenging behaviour is essential, and applicants must be willing to provide personal care when required to ensure pupils receive the highest level of support.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or additional needs

• Experience managing challenging behaviour in an education or care setting

• A patient, resilient and proactive approach to supporting learning

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• A willingness to provide personal care where required

• Team Teach or other relevant behaviour management training is desirable but not essential

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.