Job Title:
Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs
Pay Rate:
£95.00 per day
Location:
Tamworth
Hours:
Day-to-Day Supply and Full-Time Positions Available
Term Time Only


Smart Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist secondary setting in the Tamworth area, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated complex behaviours.
The school provides a therapeutic, trauma-informed learning environment with small class sizes and a strong focus on emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and re-engagement with learning. This role is ideal for Teaching Assistants who are confident, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people who require consistency, structure, and understanding.


Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant:
• Day-to-day flexibility or full-time consistency
• Work within a specialist SEMH-focused provision
• Small class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios
• Supportive leadership and experienced pastoral teams
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils’ outcomes
• Ongoing support from Smart Education


Job Requirements:
• Previous experience working with pupils with SEMH and complex needs
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour in a school environment
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships with young people
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Child DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)


Role Responsibilities:
• Support pupils in lessons, interventions and structured activities
• Assist with behaviour regulation and emotional support strategies
• Work 1:1 or with small groups as required
• Support pupils during transitions, social times and learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and independence
• Maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment


About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years recruitment agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.