Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant
SEMH Teaching Assistant Full Time

Location: B90

Pay: £85 £ 100 per day (Dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-time, Monday Friday (Long-term opportunity)

Smile Education is currently working in partnership with a specialist SEMH alternate provision school in B90
, supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and additional learning requirements.

We are seeking a resilient and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils both in and out of the classroom, helping them to regulate emotions, access learning and build positive relationships.

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and positive handling where required.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development.
• Support pupils during transitions and unstructured times.
• Build strong, consistent relationships with pupils.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff.
• Uphold safeguarding, wellbeing and school policies at all times.

• Specialist alternate provision with small class sizes.
• Around 50 pupils across the setting.
• Strong focus on SEMH support, wellbeing and re-engagement.
• Supportive leadership team with clear behaviour frameworks.
• Well-resourced environment designed for pupil regulation and engagement.
• Children aged 9-16 - Access to GCSE education

• Experience working in SEMH or SEN settings (minimum 3 6 months preferred).
• Experience in alternate provision is highly desirable.
• Team Teach training strongly advantageous.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach to behaviour.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Reliable and committed to full-time work.
• Able to provide 2 references covering the past 2 years (one child-related).
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference supporting pupils who require structure, understanding and consistency.

Apply today to be considered for this SEMH Teaching Assistant role in B90
. We are committed to safeguarding children. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks including DBS, Barred List and reference checks.