Children Support Teaching Assistant- SEN/SEMH

Teaching Personnel; Chorley; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Children Support Teaching Assistants to work across SEN and SEMH schools in Chorley. Opportunities include full-time long-term roles and flexible day-to-day supply from September 2026.

You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning and regulate emotions in a safe, nurturing environment. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, collaboration with teachers and external professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, care, youth work, sports coaching or support settings.
• Patient, resilient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence in supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and additional needs.
• Genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN and SEMH on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Build positive relationships to encourage engagement and participation.
• Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning activities and interventions.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and support emotional regulation.
• Promote pupils' social, emotional and personal development.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, parents and external professionals to meet pupil needs.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience & empathy

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Passion for helping

DBS Update Service

Job description

Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Job Type: Full-Time & Day-to-Day Supply Opportunities
Start Date: September 2026
Competitive Daily Rate

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

We are currently recruiting Children Support Teaching Assistants to work across a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) schools in the Chorley area. We have both full-time long-term positions and flexible day-to-day supply opportunities available from September.

As a Children Support Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs, helping them to access learning, regulate emotions and achieve their full potential within a safe and nurturing environment.

• Supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and participation.
• Assisting teachers in delivering tailored learning activities and interventions.
• Implementing behaviour management strategies and supporting emotional regulation.
• Promoting pupils' social, emotional and personal development.
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, parents and external professionals to meet individual pupil needs.

• Experience working with children or young people in education, care, youth work, sports coaching or support work settings.
• A patient, resilient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence in supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and additional needs.
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

• Full-time and flexible day-to-day opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to training and professional development.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience across a range of SEN and SEMH settings.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of children and young people, 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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