SEMH Teaching Assistant

3 weeks ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our team at a secondary school in Preston. The school provides a supportive environment for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them build skills, resilience, and confidence to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide individualised support to students with SEMH needs, helping them access learning in a safe and supportive environment.
  • Work closely with class teachers to develop strategies that promote positive behaviour and academic progress.
  • Manage and de-escalate challenging situations, using therapeutic approaches to support students through emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • Build strong relationships with students, helping them develop social skills, self-regulation, and resilience.
About You
  • You must have experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm, compassionate, and positive in high-pressure situations.
  • A proactive and flexible approach to work, with a willingness to learn and adapt.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team but also independently when needed.
Why Join Our Team?
  • Be part of a passionate and forward-thinking team that genuinely cares about transforming young lives.
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities with the CPD Academy.
  • A supportive school environment where your contribution is valued.
  • The chance to make a real impact on the future of children with significant challenges.

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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