SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Burnley (11–16 Setting)

£13.75 – £14.50 per hour

Monday–Friday | 8:30am–3:30pm

We are seeking a resilient, compassionate and confident SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary provision in Burnley, supporting students aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with strong behaviour management skills and experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours, either professionally or through relevant personal experience.

The Role:

• Supporting students with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom

• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours using positive behaviour strategies

• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils

• Supporting learning, emotional regulation and social development

• Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to provide consistent support

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Proven experience working with challenging behaviours (school, youth work, care, PRU, alternative provision, or similar) or relevant personal experience

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

• A calm, patient and resilient approach

• The ability to set clear boundaries while remaining empathetic

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate: £13.75 – £14.50 per hour

• Consistent hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

• Term-time role with potential for long-term placement

• Opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives

If you are proactive, confident, and committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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