SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-01-26
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Education / Teaching
School Counselor, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational
SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location:
Birmingham (B13)
• Pay: £500 - £550 per week
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Hours:
Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term Time Only)
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Start Date:
ASAP
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Contract:
Long-Term to Permanent
Long Term Futures is recruiting a confident and compassionate SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant for a supportive primary setting in B13. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building strong relationships and supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
You will work closely with pupils who require consistency, emotional regulation support and clear boundaries to help them re-engage with learning. This is a rewarding, hands‑on role where your impact will be felt every single day.
Key Responsibilities- Provide 1:1 and small-group SEMH support to pupils
- Support emotional regulation using calm, consistent strategies
- Promote positive behaviour and de‑escalation techniques
- Help pupils build confidence, resilience and independence
- Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENDCo and pastoral teams
- Support pupils both in and out of the classroom when needed
- Experience in SEMH, behaviour support or pastoral roles
- Experience in SEN schools, alternative provisions or mainstream settings
- Experience in youth work, mentoring, care or residential support
- Experience in sports coaching, mental health support or wellbeing roles
- Enhanced DBS is required (or willingness to apply)
Send your CV today and the team at Long Term Futures will be in touch to talk through the role and next steps.
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