Teaching Assistant – SEMH School, Walsall

Are you a Teaching Assistant who enjoys building positive relationships with young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning? A specialist SEMH school in Walsall is looking for a patient, resilient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support secondary-aged students who need additional help with their education.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who understands that not every young person finds mainstream education easy. You will be supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them develop confidence, improve their behaviour and re-engage with learning.

The successful Teaching Assistant will be confident supporting students with challenging behaviour, maintaining clear boundaries and working alongside teachers to create a positive classroom environment. Previous experience within an SEMH school, alternative provision, PRU or mainstream secondary school would be beneficial.
Job Role:

• Support secondary-aged students with SEMH needs throughout the school day.
• Work alongside teachers to support learning across the curriculum.
• Provide classroom support and individual assistance where required.
• Build positive relationships with students who may struggle with behaviour or engagement.
• Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour and confidence.
• Maintain clear expectations and reinforce positive behaviour.
• Help create a structured, supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Encourage students to develop independence and positive learning habits.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.

In return you will:

• Have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people.
• Develop your experience within specialist SEMH education.
• Work alongside experienced education professionals.
• Be part of a rewarding role where relationships really matter.
• Receive ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.

If you are a Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within SEMH education, please ‘Apply Now’ or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham.
Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor and SEND opportunities across Walsall, Wolverhampton, Birmingham and the West Midlands — or refer a candidate 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.