Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – SEMH School – South Birmingham
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people who have faced barriers to learning? This exceptional SEMH school in South Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide both classroom support and 1-2-1 tuition to students who need additional help to achieve their full potential.

The school provides a calm, nurturing environment where every learner receives personalised support and encouragement. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to create engaging, structured learning experiences that help students re-engage with education and build confidence.

Job Role:
• Provide classroom support to learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Deliver 1-2-1 and small group tuition sessions to help students overcome barriers to learning.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students to promote emotional wellbeing and engagement.
• Support teachers in managing behaviour and maintaining a calm, positive classroom environment.
• Adapt learning materials and approaches to meet the individual needs of students.
• Work collaboratively with staff to track and celebrate progress.

Requirements:
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or additional needs.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain consistent, supportive relationships.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach to behaviour management.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. You will be joining a supportive, experienced team in a setting that truly values its staff and provides the tools needed to help every student succeed.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a Teaching Assistant and ask about our excellent referral scheme.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.