SEN Teaching Assistant

Smart Education is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 7-18 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in Redditch.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils with SEMH needs access learning and develop social and emotional skills. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will provide 1:1 and small‑group support while helping to create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Support pupils to access learning and engage in lessons
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment

• Weekly pay with competitive rates
• Free CPD training focused on SEND and behaviour support
• Holiday pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs
• Ability to build strong and positive relationships with pupils
• A calm, resilient, and patient approach
• Confidence supporting behaviour management strategies
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential

All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.