SEMH/SEN Teaching Assistant — 1:1 Support & Positive Impact

Teaching Personnel

Lancashire

On-site

GBP 13,000 - 18,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work within specialist SEMH and SEN schools across Skelmersdale and Chorley. This full-time, term-time only role offers rewarding opportunities to support pupils with additional needs and challenging behaviours.

The position emphasizes building strong relationships, promoting engagement in learning, and applying positive behaviour management strategies.

Qualifications

Experience working with children, young people, or adults with additional needs or challenging behaviours.
Resilient, patient, and confident individuals who can remain calm under pressure.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
A proactive and positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable learners.
Previous military, coaching, youth work, care, or support work experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small groups.
Building positive relationships with students who may have SEMH needs and challenging behaviours.
Encouraging engagement with learning and supporting classroom activities.
Promoting positive behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation.
Acting as a positive role model for pupils.
Supporting pupils both inside and outside of the classroom environment.
Helping create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.