Classroom Support Assistant - Sen/Semh Schools

Teaching Personnel; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible day-to-day assignments

Ongoing consultant support

Competitive daily rates

Potential for long-term and permanent

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Skelmersdale is seeking Classroom Support Assistants to work day-to-day across SEN and SEMH schools. You will support pupils in classrooms, assist teachers, and help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Ideal candidates have experience with children or vulnerable groups, a calm, patient and resilient personality, and strong communication skills. Flexible assignments and ongoing consultant support are offered with competitive daily rates.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
• Calm, patient, and resilient personality.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in education, care, youth work, sports coaching, support work or similar is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH needs within the classroom.
• Assisting teachers with delivering engaging lessons and activities.
• Building positive relationships with students to encourage learning and development.
• Managing challenging behaviours using a calm and nurturing approach.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Helping create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children or vulnerable

Calm patient resilient

Strong communication

Job description

Skelmersdale
October Start (Once Fully Vetted)
Flexible Day-to-Day Work
Competitive Daily Rates

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a positive difference in education?

We are currently recruiting Classroom Support Assistants to work on a day-to-day basis across a variety of SEN and SEMH schools in Skelmersdale. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are patient, resilient, and confident supporting pupils with additional needs and challenging behaviours.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH needs within the classroom.
• Assisting teachers with delivering engaging lessons and activities.
• Building positive relationships with students to encourage learning and development.
• Managing challenging behaviours using a calm and nurturing approach.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Helping create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• A calm, patient, and resilient personality.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience within education, care, youth work, sports coaching, support work, or similar backgrounds would be advantageous.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed.

What We Offer:

• Flexible day-to-day assignments to suit your availability.
• Opportunities to gain experience in a range of SEN and SEMH settings.
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and you can make a real impact on young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

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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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