Level 3 Teaching Assistant — SEMH & Inclusion Champion

Lancashire County Council; Burscough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council in Burscough is seeking an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support SEMH and behaviour at Burscough Village Primary School. The role emphasises building trust with children and delivering targeted interventions to enable readiness to learn.

You will work with the SEND team to monitor progress, contribute to EHCP provision, and promote inclusive practices while engaging with families and professionals to support each child's development.

Qualifications

• You will be a calm, resilient and proactive practitioner who understands that behaviour is communication, while maintaining ambitious expectations for every child.
• You will have an appropriate Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• provide skilled support for pupils with SEMH and additional needs;
• plan, deliver and evaluate targeted interventions;
• support emotional regulation, positive behaviour and readiness to learn;
• contribute to individual plans, targets and EHCP provision;
• monitor progress and adapt support in response to need;
• promote successful inclusion within the classroom and wider school;
• work positively with families and professionals; and
• help children develop resilience and increasing independence.

Skills

SEMH

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Inclusion

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

First Aid qualification

Job description

Lancashire County Council in Burscough is seeking an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support SEMH and behaviour at Burscough Village Primary School. The role emphasises building trust with children and delivering targeted interventions to enable readiness to learn.

You will work with the SEND team to monitor progress, contribute to EHCP provision, and promote inclusive practices while engaging with families and professionals to support each child's development.