SEMH Teaching Assistant

4 days ago

Lancaster, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

SEMH Teaching AssistantLocation: Lancaster, LancashireHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pmPay: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour (PAYE)Contract: Temp-to-perm opportunity for the successful applicantStart Date: ASAPWe are looking for a passionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and dedicated team within a Secondary Alternative Provision in Lancaster.This role is ideal for someone with strong behaviour management, a great sense of humour, and the ability to build strong rapport with students. The successful candidate will work closely with young people who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, many of whom have had negative experiences in mainstream education.Your role will be to rebuild trust in learning, promote emotional regulation, and support students in re‑engaging with education in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport students with SEMH needs in both group and 1:1 settings.Assist in creating and delivering tailored interventions.Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning atmosphere.Work alongside teachers and other professionals to meet individual needs.Help remove barriers to learning and encourage positive engagement.What We’re Looking ForStrong behaviour management and the ability to de‑escalate situations calmly.A positive, resilient attitude and a good sense of humour.Experience working with young people with SEMH needs is highly desirable.Ability to build trusting relationships and encourage student growth.Commitment to supporting long‑term change and personal development.This is a temp-to-perm position, offering a fantastic opportunity for the right person to make a lasting impact and become a valued member of the team.Interested?Click Apply Now and Levi will be in touch within 48 hours to discuss the next steps.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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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