SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: Birmingham (B13)
Pay: £500 - £550 per week
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term to Permanent
Long Term Futures is recruiting a confident and compassionate SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary setting in B13. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building strong relationships and supporting pupils who present with social, emotional and mental health needs.
You will work closely with pupils who require consistency, emotional regulation support and clear boundaries to help them re-engage with learning. This is a rewarding, hands-on role where your impact will be felt every single day.
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 and small-group SEMH support to pupils
Support emotional regulation using calm, consistent strategies
Promote positive behaviour and de-escalation techniques
Help pupils build confidence, resilience and independence
Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENDCo and pastoral teams
Support pupils both in and out of the classroom when needed
Who We'd Love to Hear From
This role is well suited to candidates with experience in:
SEMH, behaviour support or pastoral roles
SEN schools, alternative provisions or mainstream settings
Youth work, mentoring, care or residential support
Sports coaching, mental health support or wellbeing roles
An Enhanced DBS is required (or willingness to apply).
Apply Today
Send your CV today and India at Long Term Futures will be in touch to talk through the role and next steps