SEN Teaching Assistant, Cradley HeathOld Hill

Smart Education is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Years 7–11 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in Cradley Heath.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them build confidence, resilience, and independence.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the classroom teacher to provide tailored support to pupils with SEMH needs. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will deliver one-to-one and small-group interventions, helping pupils engage in learning and achieve positive outcomes.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs

• Support pupils to access learning and engage in lessons

• Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and independence

• Encourage positive behaviour and wellbeing

• Help maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment

• Competitive weekly pay

• Free CPD training to support your professional growth

• Holiday pay

• A dedicated education consultant to support your placement and career progression

• Experience working with pupils with SEMH needs

• Ability to support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

• Strong communication and behaviour management skills

• A patient, adaptable, and pupil-focused approach

• A genuine passion for supporting young people

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

Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or looking for your next opportunity as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Smart Education is committed to helping you find the right role and supporting you throughout your career.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant to make a real difference in the lives of young people with SEMH needs.

Apply now to send your CV over for consideration.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.