SEMH Specialist Support

Full-Time | Long-Term | Immediate Start

Smile Education are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive SEN primary school in the Tamworth area for an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity supporting primary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs, with a particular focus on Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge, understanding and proven experience of supporting primary-aged children with SEMH needs. You will need to be confident in managing challenging behaviour, supporting emotional regulation and building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to provide consistent, nurturing and structured support to pupils both within the classroom and across the wider school environment.

The role will involve:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs

Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, self-esteem and social development

Managing and responding appropriately to challenging behaviour

Using positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques

Building strong, trusting and positive relationships with pupils

Supporting pupils to engage with learning and develop their independence

Helping to create a calm, safe and structured learning environment

Working closely with teachers and the wider SEN team to provide consistent support

Supporting pupils with additional communication, sensory and behavioural needs

Working across the school's three sites where requiredThe Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Strong knowledge and understanding of SEMH and the challenges it can present for primary-aged pupils

Significant experience supporting children with SEMH, ideally within an SEN, specialist or primary school setting

Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm and consistent when faced with challenging behaviour

Experience using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies

The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children

A patient, resilient and nurturing approach

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

The ability to follow individual support plans and provide consistent boundaries

A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning

The ability to commit to a full-time, long-term position

Reliability and consistency – these are essential qualities for this roleQualifications

Applicants must hold a relevant qualification, such as:

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

CACHE qualification

Childcare or Education-related qualification

Or an equivalent relevant qualification/experienceWhy Apply?

Full-time, long-term opportunity within a supportive SEN primary school

Immediate start available

Work alongside experienced SEN and teaching professionals

Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children with SEMH needs

Ongoing support from Smile Education throughout your placementIf you have strong SEMH experience and are confident supporting primary-aged pupils with their behaviour, emotional regulation and wider needs, we would love to hear from you.

REF: SM1TAM

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