SEMH Teaching Assistant

  • Temporary
  • Birmingham
  • 16 July 2025

Website Balfor Recruitment

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SEMH Teaching Assistant – Birmingham
Location: Birmingham
Duration: Full-time, ongoing
Salary: £85 – £95 per day

Balfor Education is currently recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Birmingham. This full-time role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school offers a personalised curriculum and a supportive environment focused on both academic and emotional development.

The successful candidate will act as a positive role model, offering both classroom and emotional support to students with a variety of needs including ASD and ADHD. Patience, resilience, and a commitment to creating a safe and nurturing space are essential. The position runs until the end of the academic year, with excellent long-term potential.

Requirements:

  • Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant SEN background

  • Experience with SEMH, ASD, ADHD

  • PECS and Makaton training (preferred)

  • Level 1 safeguarding certificate

  • Enhanced DBS (on the update service)

  • Valid photo ID and recent, school-based references

Benefits:

  • Competitive daily rate

  • Support from SENCO and experienced staff

  • Access to free CPD opportunities

  • Expert guidance from Balfor’s Education Consultants

To apply, contact Haleemah at Balfor Education on 0121 260 0000 or email your CV to haleemah@balfor.co.uk. Early applications are advised as interviews are ongoing.

Balfor Education is an award-winning agency with over 20 years of experience placing top-quality staff in education. We are committed to safer recruitment and equal opportunities.