SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant — 1:1 & Small Groups

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role potential

Dedicated consultant support

Experience in SEMH setting

Impactful student support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in Blackburn. The role is temporary-to-permanent and full-time, offering ongoing guidance from a specialist consultant and the chance to secure a permanent position within the school.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups, helping pupils manage emotions, follow routines and engage with learning, with a focus on safeguarding and pupil welfare throughout the placement.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Patient, empathetic and consistent approach.
• Experience in education or youth settings is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support students who may display challenging behaviour or emotional dysregulation.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and pupil plans.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and emotional wellbeing.
• Work with teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals.
• Help create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Support pupils inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Empathy

Safeguarding

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in Blackburn. The role is temporary-to-permanent and full-time, offering ongoing guidance from a specialist consultant and the chance to secure a permanent position within the school.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups, helping pupils manage emotions, follow routines and engage with learning, with a focus on safeguarding and pupil welfare throughout the placement.