SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

East Lancashire | Flexible Working Opportunities Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across East Lancashire.

Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, short-term or long-term work, we offer flexible contracts to suit your availability while providing rewarding opportunities to make a lasting impact on young people's lives.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to help them engage in education, develop positive behaviours and achieve their potential.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs in both classroom and alternative provision settings
• Building positive and professional relationships with students
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons and interventions
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Encouraging confidence, resilience and independence

What We're Looking For

We are interested in hearing from candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs
• Are patient, resilient and adaptable
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Can remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people

Experience in education, youth work, residential care, coaching, mentoring or support work is highly desirable.

Why Work for Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel offers:

• Flexible contracts to fit around your lifestyle and commitments
• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
• Access to free and discounted CPD and training courses
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support
• Opportunities for day-to-day, long-term and permanent positions
• Pension scheme
• A wide range of roles across East Lancashire schools and specialist provisions

Locations

Opportunities are available throughout East Lancashire, including:

• Burnley
• Blackburn
• Accrington
• Nelson
• Colne
• Clitheroe
• Rossendale

Apply Now

If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and want the flexibility to choose assignments that suit your schedule, apply today and join Teaching Personnel, the UK's leading education recruitment agency.

Submit your CV to be considered for SEMH Teaching Assistant opportunities across East Lancashire.