Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs (SEN) Pay rate: £96.98 – £101.91 per day Location: Birmingham Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 9–16 years with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role involves working in a specialist setting where pupils may present with challenging behaviour and additional needs that impact on their ability to access learning. Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant: • Competitive daily rate of £96.98 – £101.91 • Opportunity to make a positive difference to young people’s lives • Professional development and training opportunities • Support from an experienced and welcoming school team Job requirements: • Previous experience of working with children or young people (experience with SEMH desirable) • Patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach • Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively • An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one) Role responsibilities: • Supporting pupils aged 9–16 years with SEMH needs • Working closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging lessons • Building positive relationships to encourage progress and wellbeing • Providing 1:1 and small group support tailored to pupils’ individual needs...