8:15am – 3:45pm | Monday–Friday | PAYE via TeacherActive
TeacherActive is proud to be supporting a thriving Primary School in South-West Birmingham, who are seeking a confident, resilient and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH and challenging behaviour.
This is a brilliant long-term opportunity for someone who is calm under pressure, assertive when needed, and able to build strong, consistent relationships with pupils who require clear boundaries and stability throughout the school day.
The Role:
Providing 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH and behavioural needs
Supporting emotional regulation, de-escalation, routines and behaviour plans
Working closely with the SENCO, class teacher and behaviour team
Offering a positive, steady presence and modelling strong behaviour expectations
Supporting learning within the classroom and during movement around school
Using proactive strategies to prevent escalation and encourage engagement
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour or complex SEND
A confident, consistent and patient approach
The ability to remain calm, solution-focused and clear in their communication
Strong resilience, awareness of triggers and a firm but supportive style
Ideally, experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, or similar
Availability Monday–Friday, 8:15am–3:45pm
A valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to complete a new DBS through TeacherActive
Eligibility to work in the UK and the ability to provide two recent references
Why Work Through TeacherActive?
PAYE – no umbrella deductions
AWR compliant, ensuring fair and transparent pay
A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support
Free safeguarding and behaviour management training
Access to a wide network of long-term and permanent roles
This role would suit someone with a calm but authoritative presence who enjoys being hands-on, active and fully involved in supporting a young person’s progress. If you’re motivated, consistent and ready for a rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us to discuss the role further.
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