SEND Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching Dudley, England Posted Feb 17, 2026

Full Time
Onsite
Junior

Job description

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (SEMH)
Area: Dudley
Start Date: February 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Salary: £ -£ 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.

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    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.

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