Social Emotional Mental Health Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago

Leyland, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

SEMH Teaching Assistant in Lelyand SEMH Provision
Full-Time | Long-Term | Temporary-to-Permanent Opportunity

We are recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school setting that supports children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a full-time position offering long-term stability, with the potential to secure a permanent contract following a successful introductory period.

The Role:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils who require a nurturing, structured, and consistent approach. Working alongside experienced teaching and pastoral staff, you will help create a positive environment that supports emotional regulation, develops confidence, and encourages engagement in learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs

Assist in implementing personalised learning and behaviour plans

Build positive, trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe and supported

Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and social development

Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and external professionals

Help manage challenging behaviours using school-approved strategies and de-escalation techniques

Ideal Candidate:

Experience supporting young people with SEMH, challenging behaviours, or additional needs

Confident, calm, and able to build rapport quickly

Compassionate, resilient, and proactive

Able to adapt to the individual needs of pupils

A background in education, care, youth work, sports coaching, or similar is beneficial

What We Offer:

Full-time, long-term position with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract

Supportive staff team and access to specialist training

A rewarding role where your impact truly matters

If you’re passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and thrive in a supportive specialist environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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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