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KS3 SEMH Teaching Assistant – Birmingham Location: Birmingham Duration: Full-time, Ongoing Salary: £85 – £100 per day About the Role: A dedicated special needs school in Birmingham is seeking a passionate KS3 Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role requires a compassionate individual who can contribute to a supportive learning environment, conducting assessments and providing tailored assistance. Key Responsibilities: • Supporting the social, emotional, and mental health needs of KS3 students. • Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom displays. • Providing one-on-one and small group support to students. • Collaborating within the SEMH department. • Demonstrating flexibility, proactivity, and patience. Ideal Candidate: • Experience or strong interest in supporting students with SEMH. • Nurturing and compassionate approach. • Effective team communication skills. Essential Requirements: • Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant SEN experience. • Experience supporting students with SEMH needs. • PECS and Makaton experience (desirable). • Valid Enhanced DBS check (or subscription to the update service). • Valid Photo ID (driving license or passport). • Recent, verifiable school-based references. • Level 1 Safeguarding Certificate. Contact: • Haleemah, Balfor: 0121 260 0000 Balfor Recruitment: Connecting dedicated professionals with rewarding education opportunities.