Emotional Wellbeing & Behaviour Support Specialist (SEMH)

Teaching Personnel; Chorley; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free and discounted CPD training

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Emotional Wellbeing and Behaviour Support Assistants to work across SEMH schools in Chorley and Skelmersdale. This full-time role starts ASAP following vetting, offering a competitive daily rate dependant on experience.

Ideal candidates are resilient, compassionate, and able to support pupils with emotional and behavioural needs within education settings. You will work with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs both inside and outside the classroom.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students to promote emotional wellbeing and engagement.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Act as a positive role model, encouraging confidence, resilience, and personal development.
• Support students on a 1:1 basis and within small group settings.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and senior leaders to provide consistent support.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Job description

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Emotional Wellbeing and Behaviour Support Assistants to work across SEMH schools in Chorley and Skelmersdale. This full-time role starts ASAP following vetting, offering a competitive daily rate dependant on experience.

Ideal candidates are resilient, compassionate, and able to support pupils with emotional and behavioural needs within education settings. You will work with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a supportive learning environment.