SEMH Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures

  • Birmingham
  • £455-480 per week
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Handsworth, Birmingham (B20)
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm
Pay: £455-£480 Per WeekWe are seeking a compassionate and experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive primary school in Handsworth, Birmingham (B20). This full-time role will involve providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with SEN and SEMH needs, including Anxiety, Attachment Difficulties, and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).About the Role:The successful candidate will work closely with the pupil throughout the school day, supporting their re-engagement with whole class learning and helping them regulate their emotions in a nurturing and structured environment. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Supporting the pupil on a 1:1 basis inside and outside the classroom.
  • Helping the pupil reintegrate into whole class learning while tailoring content to meet their specific learning needs.
  • Maintaining a calm, consistent, and safe learning environment to support regulation and emotional wellbeing.
  • Encouraging positive peer interaction and building social confidence.
  • Working in collaboration with class teachers, SENCO, and external agencies to develop and implement appropriate support strategies.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
  • Previous experience working with pupils with SEN/SEMH needs, including Anxiety, PDA, Attachment Difficulties, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
  • A patient, resilient, and empathetic nature with a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners.
  • The ability to build trusting relationships and recognise behavioural cues that may indicate dysregulation or distress.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt support strategies in response to a pupil's changing needs.
  • A relevant qualification in supporting teaching and learning (Level 2/3 or equivalent) is desirable.
Why Work with Us?
  • Rewarding role within a supportive SEN provision
  • Long-term, full-time opportunity starting in September
  • Competitive weekly pay (£455-£480)
  • Ongoing professional support and CPD from experienced consultants
Next Steps - Our 5-Step Process * Submit your CV
  • Initial telephone consultation with Jasmine
  • Online registration and compliance
  • School introduction and trial
  • Start your new role!
All applicants need a valid DBS and two references for a trial day. If this role isn't suitable, please contact Jasmine at Long Term Futures to discuss your ideal job role. These are some of the job roles you could apply for with Long Term Futures:SEN Teaching Assistant, SEN Classroom Assistant, SEN Support Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, One to One Teaching Assistant, Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant, Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant, Primary SEN Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant Special Needs, Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Teaching Assistant, 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant.

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