SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant 

Are you a resilient and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist, therapeutic education setting? Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with an independent SEND provision supporting young people aged 11–18 with social, emotional and mental health needs, offering a flexible and highly personalised approach to learning.

Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant (Temp to Perm)
Location: Preston, Lancashire (independent SEND provision)
Contract: Temporary with strong potential to become permanent
Start Date: Immediate / As agreed
Hours: Full-time (term-time)

About the Role:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support learners who require emotional, behavioural and pastoral support to engage positively with education. You will play a key role in helping students regulate emotions, build confidence and access learning in a calm, structured and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with SEMH needs

• Support the implementation of behaviour and emotional regulation plans

• Assist teachers in delivering personalised and engaging learning activities

• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote engagement and stability

• Support students during transitions and unstructured times

• Help maintain a safe, consistent and nurturing learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour

• A calm, patient and resilient approach to behaviour management

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Relevant experience in education, youth work, care or mental health support (desirable)

Why Join This Setting:

• Work within a therapeutic, student-centred provision focused on wellbeing and progress

• Strong support and training with the opportunity to move into a permanent role

• Be part of a committed team making a genuine difference to young people’s lives

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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