Job Description

Smart Education is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 7 18 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in Redditch.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils with SEMH needs access learning and develop social and emotional skills. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will provide 1:1 and small-group support while helping to create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs

• Support pupils to access learning and engage in lessons

• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils

• Help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment

• Weekly pay with competitive rates

• Free CPD training focused on SEND and behaviour support

• Holiday pay

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs

• Ability to build strong and positive relationships with pupils

• A calm, resilient, and patient approach

• Confidence supporting behaviour management strategies

• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential

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

Smart Education is committed to helping you find the right role and supporting you throughout your career.

All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an SEN 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.