SEMH Teaching Assistant – ASAP start

Location: South Birmingham
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: November 2025
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school environment this September. This is a full-time role, working 5 days a week, supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide individual and small group support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Assist in the delivery of tailored lessons to meet students' specific needs
Support students in developing social, emotional, and academic skills
Help manage classroom behaviour, ensuring a positive and inclusive learning environment
Work with teachers to implement and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Maintain records of student progress and communicate effectively with parents and colleagues
Assist with any personal care needs, if required
Adhere to safeguarding and child protection guidelines

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A Level 3 qualification or at least 6 months’ experience in an educational setting
Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Patience, empathy, and the ability to work pro actively with students who may have challenging behaviour
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

What We Offer:

A supportive, inclusive working environment with a focus on student welfare
Flexible working options (full-time, part-time, contract)
Guaranteed Payment Scheme (terms and conditions apply)
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 for referring a friend (terms and conditions apply)
All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring proper management of tax and National Insurance

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives and are interested in this exciting opportunity in Birmingham, click "apply" now! For more information, contact Heniya Azzerghni at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

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

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