SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title:

SEND Teaching Assistant (SEMH) Area:
Birmingham

Start Date:

February 2026 Contract Type:
Full-time, Term-time only Salary: £90.00 -£120.00 per day

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School:

Do you bring a calm, resilient, and compassionate approach, along with a strong commitment to supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are working alongside a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Birmingham is seeking a committed SEMH teaching assistant to join its experienced and supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, supporting pupils who thrive with structure, encouragement, and personalised guidance to help them achieve their full potential.

• Deliver one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Work closely with the class teacher to support learning activities, behaviour management, and targeted interventions
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and resilience throughout the school day
• Support the monitoring of pupil progress and maintain clear communication with staff and families

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs (education, care, or youth settings)
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to behaviour support
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A sound understanding of SEMH and SEND strategies
• A relevant qualification in education, care, or support is advantageous but not essential

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)
• Be able to provide two professional references (child-related preferred)

Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy.

Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do. All candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work.

IND-TA IND-SEN Brief description:
Join a supportive special needs school as a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant. If you're resilient, compassionate, and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning, this is your chance to make a lasting difference in a rewarding and dynamic role.

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