Website Balfor Recruitment
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Birmingham | Full-Time | £85–£100 per day
Balfor Education is delighted to partner with an outstanding special needs community school in Birmingham to recruit a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment. The school is committed to personalised education, conducting thorough assessments to understand each pupil’s unique challenges and strengths to provide tailored support.
Role Overview:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support lesson preparation, classroom displays, and provide dedicated 1:1 or small group support to pupils. Your role will be vital in helping students engage with their learning while managing their social and emotional wellbeing.
Who We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate will have experience or a strong passion for working with children with SEMH needs and be comfortable collaborating within a SEMH-focused team. Flexibility, patience, and a nurturing approach are essential, along with effective communication skills to work well with colleagues and students alike.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support teachers in preparing materials and classroom displays
- Provide focused 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEMH needs
- Assist with assessing and understanding pupils’ social, emotional, and mental health requirements
- Foster a compassionate and supportive learning environment
Requirements:
- Qualified Teaching Assistant or relevant SEN background
- Experience or training in PECS and Makaton
- Proven experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs
- Level 1 Safeguarding certificate
- Recent school-based references
- Valid photo ID (passport or driving licence)
- Enhanced DBS certificate or subscription to the DBS update service
About Balfor Education:
Balfor Education is a specialist recruitment agency with over 20 years of experience placing passionate and skilled professionals in rewarding education roles across the UK. We work closely with schools, alternative provisions, and specialist settings to match candidates with roles where they can make a real impact. We pride ourselves on providing ongoing support, access to professional development, and a commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities.
If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of children with SEMH needs, contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000 or email your CV to haleemah@balfor.co.uk.