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Job Posted: 7 hours ago

Salary: £ 93.18 - 102 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Lichfield

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEMH Special School)
Location: Lichfield
Pay Rate: £93.18 – £102.74 per day
Hours: Full Time – 32.5 hours 

Smart Education is currently recruiting friendly, resilient and enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistants to join a supportive and growing team in a special school near Lichfield. This role involves working closely with pupils who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including older students who may display behaviours that challenge.

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant in an SEMH setting, you will provide tailored support to pupils to help them engage positively with their learning. Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff, your responsibilities will include one-on-one support, small group interventions, emotional regulation support, and helping pupils develop confidence, resilience, and independence.

This setting is proud to hold a national award for Best Practice in Teaching Assistant Support, highlighting its commitment to recognising and developing TAs as valued and skilled professionals.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary 

Bespoke, high-quality training tailored to your skill set and experience

Holiday pay

Support from a dedicated education consultant

A warm, positive and highly supportive working environment

Opportunities to visit the school and meet the senior leadership team prior to interview

Requirements:

Experience supporting students with SEMH needs, especially older learners

Strong behaviour management skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond positively to challenging situations

Curriculum awareness and the ability to support learning across subjects

A friendly, resilient, and pupil-focused approach

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

About Smart Education:

Smart Education is a specialist recruitment agency for Education and Early Years, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions. We work with Teaching Assistants, SEN specialists, Teachers, Nursery Practitioners, and Tutors across the Midlands.

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

An enhanced DBS check

Online checks in line with KCSIE 2024

Satisfactory references prior to interview

By applying, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search as part of the Safer Recruitment process.

If you are passionate about supporting pupils with SEMH needs and want to join a forward-thinking, supportive team, apply now for this permanent position near Lichfield.

Closing Date: 12:00 noon, Friday 23rd January 2026

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