Job Description

Smart Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people with behavioural, emotional, and additional learning needs.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils who may display challenging behaviour and require additional emotional and behavioural support to access learning. The successful Teaching Assistant will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils build confidence, resilience, and positive relationships.

Job Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant

Support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour

Provide 1:1 and small-group interventions

Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

Support pupils to engage in learning and overcome barriers to education

Help maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment

What's on Offer

Competitive weekly pay

Free CPD training focused on behaviour and SEND support

Holiday pay

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement and career

Requirements for a Teaching Assistant

Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour

Strong behaviour management skills

A calm, resilient, and patient approach

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Commitment to helping young people achieve positive outcomes

Why Choose Smart Education?

Smart Education is a specialist recruitment agency for Education and Early Years, providing staffing solutions for both permanent and temporary roles. We work with Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors across the Midlands.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking for your next opportunity as a Teaching Assistant, Smart Education is committed to helping you find the right role and supporting you throughout your career.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Apply Now

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to make a real difference in the lives of young people with SEMH needs.

Apply now to send your CV over for consideration.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children