SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Poulton-le-Fylde

Start Date: November 2025
Location: Poulton-le-Fylde
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (with potential for permanent placement)
Salary: £13.75 – £14.50 per hour (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a specialist school in Poulton-le-Fylde to recruit a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team this November. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils who require additional guidance and encouragement to thrive both academically and emotionally.

About the Role:

• Supporting students aged 7–16 with SEMH needs, often with additional diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, or trauma-related behaviours.
• Working 1:1 and in small groups to deliver tailored interventions.
• Assisting the class teacher with behaviour management and lesson engagement.
• Promoting emotional regulation and positive social interactions.
• Collaborating with SENCOs, therapists, and external agencies.

✅ Requirements:

• Experience working with children with SEMH or challenging behaviour (school, residential, or youth work settings).
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Team Teach or similar de-escalation training is desirable (but not essential – training can be provided).
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Right to work in the UK.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Access to specialist training and CPD opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a child’s life.
• Competitive pay and flexible working options.

Interested?
Apply today or contact Stanley Wilson at Teaching Personnel for more information. Let’s help every child reach their full potential.

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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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