Posted 23 July, 2026
1-2-1 Teaching Assistant
The Education Network Birmingham
Birmingham, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
1-2-1 Teaching Assistant – Key Stage 4 SEMH SupportAre you a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference to the life of a young person? Do you have the patience, empathy and relationship-building skills needed to support a student with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? This school is looking to appoint a dedicated 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant to support a Key Stage 4 female student.As a 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support throughout the school day, helping the student to engage with learning, manage emotions and develop the confidence needed to succeed in education. You will act as a mentor, advocate and positive role model, building a trusting relationship that encourages participation, attendance and personal growth.The role will combine classroom support with mentoring, requiring someone who can adapt their approach to meet the student's individual needs while working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and families. This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker or Support Worker who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.Job Role:\n
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- Providing dedicated 1-2-1 support for a Key Stage 4 female student with SEMH needs \n
- Building a positive and trusting mentoring relationship \n
- Supporting the student in lessons to improve engagement and progress \n
- Assisting with emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies \n
- Encouraging confidence, resilience and independence \n
- Supporting attendance, wellbeing and participation in school life \n
- Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals \n
- Monitoring and reporting on progress, engagement and wellbeing \n
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- Work in a rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference \n
- Be part of a supportive and experienced staff team \n
- Receive ongoing guidance and professional development \n
- Gain valuable experience supporting SEMH needs \n
- Develop your mentoring and behaviour support skills \n
- Work closely with pastoral and leadership teams \n
- Be paid a competitive salary or daily rate based on experience \n
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- Previous experience supporting young people with SEMH needs, SEND or barriers to learning \n
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills \n
- A patient, resilient and empathetic approach \n
- The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations \n
- Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker or similar (desirable) \n
- A genuine passion for helping young people achieve positive outcomes \n
