Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEMH)
Pay rate: £95.40 - £96.35
Location: Coventry
Hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm

Smart Education is currently recruiting for Teaching Assistants (TAs) in the Coventry area. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within a specialist school environment.

Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant:
• Make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable young people
• Join a supportive, passionate, and dedicated team
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive educational community

Job requirements:
• Minimum Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Experience working with children or young people in any setting (schools, youth work, care, etc.)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Resilience, empathy, and patience
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Understanding of SEMH needs (or a genuine desire to learn)

Role responsibilities:
• Support and nurture pupils with SEMH needs across primary or secondary phases
• Help children to progress both socially and academically
• Work closely with teachers and the wider school team to deliver engaging activities
• Provide emotional and practical support to help pupils reach their full potential
• Build trust and consistency through positive relationships
• Support with behaviour management in a therapeutic and restorative way

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 professionals, 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 offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.