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SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Handsworth, Birmingham B20
Day Rate: £(Apply online only)
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Contract: Long-Term, Temp to Perm
A welcoming and inclusive primary school in B20 is looking for a skilled SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil in Key Stage 2. The child has social, emotional and mental health needs linked to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and requires a consistent, trusting adult to help reduce anxiety and support reintegration into classroom learning.
You'll work closely with the school's SENCO and external professionals to deliver a flexible, low-demand approach that promotes emotional regulation and gradual re-engagement with peers and curriculum tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide daily 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH needs
Build a trusting, low-pressure relationship to reduce avoidance behaviours
Use tailored strategies and visual tools to support emotional regulation
Work collaboratively with the SENCO and professionals to monitor progress
Support a phased reintegration into the classroom environmentWhat We're Looking For:
Proven experience supporting pupils with SEMH, especially PDA or high-anxiety needs
Calm, consistent, and empathetic approach
Skilled in de-escalation and building pupil trust
Able to work flexibly and respond to individual needs
School-based SEN or SEMH support experience is essentialWhy Work with Long Term Futures?
Long-term, stable work with the potential for a permanent role.
No day-to-day supply - full-time consistency in one school.
A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
Trial days instead of formal interviews to ensure the right fit.
Access to free CPD training, including Understanding Autism, Behaviour Management, and further professional development/refreshers.Next Steps - Our 4-Step Process
Apply - Submit your CV via the application page.
Initial Call - Our team will discuss your experience and preferences.
Trial Day - Experience the school before making a decision.
Start Work - If the school is the right fit, you're ready to begin.All applicants will need a valid DBS and two references to be considered for a trial day
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