Job Description

Job Title: SEN Teaching AssistantLocation: RedditchPay Rate: £95.95 - £ 107.36Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a supportive and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work in Redditch, supporting pupils aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

About the Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils with SEMH needs access learning and develop social and emotional skills. Your role will involve providing one-to-one and small group support, managing behaviour positively, and helping create a calm, structured environment where students feel safe and understood.

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay with competitive rates
• Free CPD training focused on SEND and behaviour support
• Holiday pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Calm, resilient, and patient approach
• Confident in supporting behaviour management strategies
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential

About Smart Education:

Smart Education is a specialist recruitment agency for Education and Early Years, placing staff in both temporary and permanent roles across the Midlands. We work with Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Teachers, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors.

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. It is an offense to apply for this role if you are barred from working in regulated activity with children. xbpsjku

If you're passionate about supporting students with SEMH and want to help make a real difference, apply now to join Smart Education in Redditch.