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SEND Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Behaviour Support

Job details
Posting date: 09 December 2025
Salary: £90 to £110 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 January 2026
Location: B15
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Teacheractive Limited
Job type: Contract
Job reference: MCHSEMHLSABHM1534-8985

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Summary

8:15am – 3:45pm | Monday–Friday | PAYE via TeacherActive

TeacherActive is proud to be supporting a thriving Primary School in South-West Birmingham, who are seeking a confident, resilient and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH and challenging behaviour.

This is a brilliant long-term opportunity for someone who is calm under pressure, assertive when needed, and able to build strong, consistent relationships with pupils who require clear boundaries and stability throughout the school day.

The Role:

  • Providing 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH and behavioural needs


  • Supporting emotional regulation, de-escalation, routines and behaviour plans


  • Working closely with the SENCO, class teacher and behaviour team


  • Offering a positive, steady presence and modelling strong behaviour expectations


  • Supporting learning within the classroom and during movement around school


  • Using proactive strategies to prevent escalation and encourage engagement


    The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

    • Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour or complex SEND


    • A confident, consistent and patient approach


    • The ability to remain calm, solution-focused and clear in their communication


    • Strong resilience, awareness of triggers and a firm but supportive style


    • Ideally, experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, or similar


    • Availability Monday–Friday, 8:15am–3:45pm


    • A valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to complete a new DBS through TeacherActive


    • Eligibility to work in the UK and the ability to provide two recent references


      Why Work Through TeacherActive?

      • PAYE – no umbrella deductions


      • AWR compliant, ensuring fair and transparent pay


      • A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support


      • Free safeguarding and behaviour management training


      • Access to a wide network of long-term and permanent roles


        This role would suit someone with a calm but authoritative presence who enjoys being hands-on, active and fully involved in supporting a young person’s progress. If you’re motivated, consistent and ready for a rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

        Apply today or contact us to discuss the role further.

        All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



        Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



        Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

        TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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