Vacancy Detail

Teaching Assistant

Job Title:
Teaching Assistant – SEMH / Challenging Behaviour

Pay rate:
£98.00 per day

Location:
Kings Norton

Hours:
Full-time | Immediate Start

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist setting in the Kings Norton area. The setting supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom may display challenging behaviour and require consistent, structured support to engage in learning.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who has experience working in schools, PRUs, Alternative Provision or children’s residential settings, and is confident supporting pupils with behavioural needs.

Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant:
• Opportunity to work within a specialist SEMH setting
• Make a real difference to pupils’ behaviour, progress and wellbeing
• Supportive and experienced staff team
• Gain valuable experience in behaviour management and pastoral support
• Ongoing support from Smart Education

Job requirements:
• Minimum Level 3 Teaching and Learning qualification (or equivalent)
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or above)
• At least 6 months’ experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour (school, residential, PRU or AP settings)
• Ability to build strong, professional relationships with pupils
• Patient, resilient and consistent approach
• Child DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Ability for us to obtain 24 months of recent references
• Available full-time with an immediate start

Role responsibilities:
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Support pupils to manage behaviour and emotional regulation
• Assist with learning activities and engagement in lessons
• Implement behaviour strategies and individual support plans
• Support during transitions, breaktimes and structured activities
• Work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams
• Promote a safe, consistent and positive learning environment

About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Location: Birmingham | Salary: £98 per day | Job type: Contract | Posted: 23/03/2026