Job Reference: -2
- Date Posted: 17 July 2025
- Recruiter: Long Term Futures Ltd
- Location: City, Birmingham
- Salary: £105 to £115 Per Day
- Sector: Support / IAG, Teaching Assistant
- Job Type: Contract
**SEMH Teaching Assistant**
**Location**: Handsworth, Birmingham B20
**Days**: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
**Start Date**: 01/09/2025
**Contract**: Long-Term, Temp to Perm
A welcoming and inclusive primary school in B20 is looking for a skilled SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil in Key Stage 2. The child has social, emotional and mental health needs linked to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and requires a consistent, trusting adult to help reduce anxiety and support reintegration into classroom learning.
You'll work closely with the school's SENCO and external professionals to deliver a adaptable, low-demand approach that promotes emotional regulation and gradual re-engagement with peers and curriculum tasks.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Provide daily 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH needs
- Build a trusting, low-pressure relationship to reduce avoidance behaviours
- Use tailored strategies and visual tools to support emotional regulation
- Work collaboratively with the SENCO and professionals to monitor progress




- Support a phased reintegration into the classroom environment
**What We're Looking For**:
- Proven experience supporting pupils with SEMH, especially PDA or high-anxiety needs
- Calm, consistent, and empathetic approach
- Skilled in de-escalation and building pupil trust
- Able to work flexibly and respond to individual needs
- School-based SEN or SEMH support experience is essential
**Why Work with Long Term Futures?**
- Long-term, stable work with the potential for a permanent role.
- No day-to-day supply - full-time consistency in one school.
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
- Trial days instead of formal interviews to ensure the right fit.
- Access to free CPD training, including Understanding Autism, Behaviour Management, and further professional development/refreshers.
**Next Steps - Our 4-Step Process**
- Initial Call - Our team will discuss your experience and preferences.
- Trial Day - Experience the school before making a decision.
- Start Work - If the school is the right fit, you're ready to begin.
**All applicants will need a valid DBS and two references to be considered for a trial day.

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