SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Darwen, Lancashire | Mainstream Secondary School
Full-Time | Starting After October Half-Term (November 2026)
Competitive Daily Rate | Term-Time Only

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Darwen, Lancashire, from after the October half-term break. This is a full-time, term-time position supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who require additional emotional and behavioural support to access learning successfully. You will build positive relationships, promote engagement, and help create a safe and supportive environment where students can thrive both academically and personally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support for students with SEMH needs.
• Supporting students in managing their emotions, behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and SEN staff.
• Helping to implement behaviour support and intervention strategies.
• Encouraging positive social interactions and emotional development.
• Monitoring and reporting on student progress and wellbeing.
• Supporting students both within the classroom and in alternative learning environments where required.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural, or additional learning needs.
• Possesses excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and resilience.
• Can remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Has a proactive and positive approach to supporting students.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Experience in education, youth work, residential care, mentoring, coaching, social care, or similar environments would be highly advantageous.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and succeed in education, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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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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