SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Area: Dudley

Start Date: February 2026

Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only

Salary: £ -£ 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 welcoming and inclusive specialist schools in Dudley that are looking for 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.

SEND Teaching Assistant – Key Responsibilities

• 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

SEND Teaching Assistant – Person Specification

• 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

SEND Teaching Assistant – To Be Eligible You Must:

• 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.

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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.

SEND Teaching Assistant
• Dudley, West Midlands, England