SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job description

Prospero Teaching are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in Yardley, to provide one-on-one support for a KS1 pupil with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The ideal candidate will have a nurturing, caring nature, with a commitment to helping children achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide tailored support to a Year 5 pupil with SEMH needs.

Assist with both academic and emotional support throughout the school day.

Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to implement personalised learning strategies.

Create a positive, supportive, and safe learning environment.

Encourage social skills and positive behaviour both inside and outside the classroom.

Support the pupil in developing self-regulation and confidence in their learning.

Candidate:

Experience working with children, preferably those with SEMH or additional needs.

A nurturing and patient approach, with the ability to build rapport quickly.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

A positive and proactive attitude toward supporting student development.

Relevant qualifications (e.g., Teaching Assistant qualification, SEN training) are desirable but not essential.

A commitment to supporting the welfare and safeguarding of children.

Teaching Assistant Contract/Position Details
Location -Yardley, Birmingham
Position - SEMH Teaching Assistant
Type of work - 1:1 SEN Support
Start date - ASAP
Likely Duration - Ongoing long-term
Contract type - Temporary
Full-time/Part-time

Supply TA Experience, Training, and Qualifications
It is essential that you have SEN Teaching assistant experience, along with a relevant qualification Level 2 or Level 3 Qualification in Childcare/TA
Up-to-date Safeguarding training is imperative; you can undertake a free course with Prospero Teaching if you have not completed a Safeguarding course in the last 12 months.

To be eligible for any teaching job with Prospero Teaching, you must
Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
Possess an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
Provide two professional child-related refe...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English