1-2-1 Teaching Assistant – Key Stage 4 SEMH Support
Are you a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference to the life of a young person? Do you have the patience, empathy and relationship-building skills needed to support a student with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? This school is looking to appoint a dedicated 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant to support a Key Stage 4 female student.

As a 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support throughout the school day, helping the student to engage with learning, manage emotions and develop the confidence needed to succeed in education. You will act as a mentor, advocate and positive role model, building a trusting relationship that encourages participation, attendance and personal growth.

The role will combine classroom support with mentoring, requiring someone who can adapt their approach to meet the student's individual needs while working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and families. This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker or Support Worker who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Job Role:

• Providing dedicated 1-2-1 support for a Key Stage 4 female student with SEMH needs
• Building a positive and trusting mentoring relationship
• Supporting the student in lessons to improve engagement and progress
• Assisting with emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies
• Encouraging confidence, resilience and independence
• Supporting attendance, wellbeing and participation in school life
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals
• Monitoring and reporting on progress, engagement and wellbeing

In Return You Will:

• Work in a rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference
• Be part of a supportive and experienced staff team
• Receive ongoing guidance and professional development
• Gain valuable experience supporting SEMH needs
• Develop your mentoring and behaviour support skills
• Work closely with pastoral and leadership teams
• Be paid a competitive salary or daily rate based on experience

The Successful Teaching Assistant Will Have:

• Previous experience supporting young people with SEMH needs, SEND or barriers to learning
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, resilient and empathetic approach
• The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker or similar (desirable)
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve positive outcomes

If you are interested in this 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant opportunity, please "Apply Now" or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Not the role for you? Ask about our other Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or SEMH vacancies or refer a colleague 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.