Teaching Assistant – SEMH Secondary School

Location: Bilston
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Pay Rate: Competitive daily rate dependent on experience

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a secondary SEMH school in Bilston.

This is a rewarding temp-to-perm opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs and helping them achieve both academically and personally.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide tailored support to secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.

You will help create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment while building positive relationships that encourage confidence, independence, and emotional regulation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Support students both inside and outside of the classroom
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Support pupils with social skills, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning
• Help maintain a safe and structured learning environment

What’s on Offer

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role
• Supportive and experienced school team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Rewarding role making a real difference to young people

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people

About Smart Education

Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years recruitment agency, placing professionals into temporary and permanent roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND staff, 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 complete an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.