SEN Teaching Assistant - SEMH


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£90 - £115
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sandwell, B70 7JB
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Are you currently working in an SEN school, PRU, Alternative Provision or SEMH setting and open to hearing about opportunities in mainstream education?

Hays Education is working in partnership with a growing number of inclusive primary schools across Sandwell, including West Bromwich, Smethwick, Oldbury, Tipton, Wednesbury, Rowley Regis and surrounding areas.

With the increasing demand for SEN support in mainstream education, many schools have recently established their own specialist SEN resource bases, nurture provisions and enhanced support hubs. As a result, they are seeking experienced Teaching Assistants who can bring their specialist knowledge and skills into a mainstream environment.

Why consider a move to mainstream?

Your experience is highly sought after. Schools are looking for Teaching Assistants who understand how to support children with autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours.

A move to mainstream could allow you to:

Use your specialist SEN skills to support a wider range of pupils

Make a positive impact across a whole school community

Work within dedicated SEN resource bases while also supporting inclusion in mainstream classrooms

Gain broader experience to support future career progression

Become part of a school's long-term inclusion strategy

Build strong relationships with pupils as they access mainstream education with specialist support

Develop new skills working alongside teachers, SENCOs and wider pastoral teams

What you'll need to succeed

Experience working within an SEN school, PRU, Alternative Provision or SEMH setting

A passion for supporting children with additional needs

Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Recent experience working with children in the UK that can be referenced

What you'll get in return

Opportunities across a wide range of primary schools throughout Sandwell

Long-term, temporary and permanent roles

Competitive rates of pay

Access to schools with new SEN resource bases and specialist provisions

Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant

Access to the GCA Framework approved supplier network

£250 in Hays Rewards when you successfully refer a friend

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Alternatively please email directly.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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