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SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Burnley
Job Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Long-term

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Burnley is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. This is a full-time opportunity to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs in a positive and nurturing school environment.

Role Overview

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across the primary age range, providing 1:1 and small group support to help them access learning, regulate behaviour, and develop key social and emotional skills.

The school promotes a positive, relationship-based approach to behaviour and is committed to working closely with families to support each child’s development.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
Support behaviour management using positive and proactive strategies
Help pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience, and social skills
Work alongside class teachers and the SENCO to deliver targeted support
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
Support communication with parents/carers and contribute to a holistic approach
Assist in creating a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment

Requirements

Experience working with children or young people (essential)
Experience supporting SEMH or challenging behaviour (desirable)
Relevant qualification (Teaching Assistant, Childcare, Youth Work or similar) (essential)
Strong behaviour management skills
Calm, patient, and resilient approach
Ability to work effectively as part of a team

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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