SEMH 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming school environment

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Competitive pay: £14.25–£15.00 perhour

Strong support from leadership and the

Potential permanent contract for right

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in the PR4 area who are seeking to appoint a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to support a pupil with SEMH needs, helping them develop academically and emotionally in a nurturing learning environment.

The role is 1:1, primarily classroom-based, with opportunities to deliver focused interventions and emotional regulation support as required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH or SEN needs.
• Appropriate qualifications and training required for applicants.
• Safeguarding checks (DBS) and safeguarding training advised.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil during the school day.
• Deliver focused interventions and emotional regulation support.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO and staff to plan appropriate support.

Skills

Patience & empathy

Relationship building

Academic & emotional support

Behaviour management

Flexible & proactive

Job description

Location: PR4, Lancashire
Start Date: January 2027
Hours: Full-Time
Pay: £14.25 - £15.00 per hour (dependent on experience)

Are you a caring, resilient, and dedicated individual looking to make a lasting difference in a child's school experience?

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in the PR4 area who are seeking to appoint a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to support a pupil with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them develop both academically and emotionally in a nurturing learning environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with a child on a 1:1 basis, providing tailored support throughout the school day. The role will primarily be classroom-based, with opportunities to deliver focused interventions and emotional regulation support when required. You will work alongside the class teacher, SENCO, and wider school staff to ensure the pupil receives the best possible support.

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEMH and/or SEN needs.
• Be patient, empathetic, and committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
• Be confident providing both academic and emotional support.
• Have a proactive, flexible, and positive approach to behaviour management and learning support.

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay (£14.25 - £15.00 per hour).
• Strong support from senior leadership and the wider staff team.
• Potential opportunities for a permanent contract for the right candidate.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve success within a mainstream primary school setting.

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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