SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (SEMH) Area: Dudley Start Date: February 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only Salary: £90.00 -£120.00 per day Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School Do you bring a calm, resilient, and compassionate approach, along with a strong commitment to supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are working alongside welcoming and inclusive specialist schools in Dudley that are looking for a committed SEMH teaching assistant to join its experienced and supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, supporting pupils who thrive with structure, encouragement, and personalised guidance to help them achieve their full potential. SEND Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities Deliver one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs Work closely with the class teacher to support learning activities, behaviour management, and targeted interventions Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and resilience throughout the school day Support the monitoring of pupil progress and maintain clear communication with staff and families SEND Teaching Assistant - Person Specification Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs (education, care, or youth settings) A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to behaviour support Strong interpersonal and communication skills A sound understanding of SEMH and SEND strategies A relevant qualification in education, care, or support is advantageous but not essential SEND Teaching Assistant - To Be Eligible You Must: Hold the Right to Work in the UK Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply) Be able to provide two professional references (child-related preferred) Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do - all candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work. IND-TA IND-SEN Brief description: Join a supportive special needs school as a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant. If you're resilient, compassionate, and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning, this is your chance to make a lasting difference in a rewarding and dynamic role