Teaching Assistant – SEMH School
This SEMH school in Tamworth is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who can make a positive impact on the lives of young people. As a Teaching Assistant in this setting, you will be supporting children who have faced barriers to learning, helping them to re-engage with education and build positive relationships. The school has a calm, nurturing approach and is looking for a Teaching Assistant who can bring patience, resilience, and genuine care to the role.
The successful Teaching Assistant will be working with students on a 1-2-1 and small-group basis, supporting emotional regulation, classroom engagement, and personal development. Being a Teaching Assistant in this environment means being adaptable, confident with behaviour support, and able to remain calm under pressure. You will join a supportive team of Teaching Assistants, Mentors and Teachers who work together to help each pupil thrive.
Job Role:
1. Provide 1-2-1 support for pupils with SEMH needs as a Teaching Assistant.
2. Work as a Teaching Assistant to help pupils engage positively in lessons.
3. Support teachers with classroom routines and lesson delivery.
4. Assist with emotional regulation strategies and behaviour support.
5. Work collaboratively with other Teaching Assistants and teaching staff.
6. Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage progress.
Requirements:
7. Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, or similar.
8. Confidence managing challenging behaviours in a supportive way.
9. Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
10. A patient, compassionate and resilient approach.
11. A genuine interest in supporting young people to succeed.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping young people reach their potential. You’ll join a supportive school environment that values teamwork, consistency, and professional development.
If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a Teaching Assistant and ask about our excellent referral scheme.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.