SEMH 1:1 Teaching Assistant — Empower a Child

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

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.