Job Description

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant (Full-Time/Part-Time/Contract)
Location: South Birmingham, starting ASAP January 2025
Salary: £80 - £95 per day, depending on experience

About the Role:
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a supportive and inclusive school environment in South Birmingham. This flexible role offers full-time, part-time, or contract opportunities, starting in January 2025. As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide vital support to students, helping them overcome barriers to learning and promoting positive emotional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored lessons and support to students with SEMH needs
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to provide additional support
• Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours, providing positive reinforcement
• Support students in developing social and emotional skills to engage with learning
• Foster a safe and nurturing learning environment
• Monitor and track student progress, reporting to relevant staff and professionals
• Adhere to safeguarding and child protection guidelines
• Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals to support student well-being and progress

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Level 3 qualification or a minimum of 6 months experience working in an educational setting
• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent behaviour management skills
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude toward challenging situations
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer:

• A supportive team and a collaborative working environment
• Flexible working hours (full-time, part-time, contract)
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (terms and conditions apply)
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 for referring a friend (terms and conditions apply)
• All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring proper management of tax and National Insurance

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs and would like to make a real difference in their educational journey, click "apply" now! Alternatively, contact Heniya Azzerghni at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.