SEMH & SEND Teaching Assistant — 1:1 Support

Teaching Personnel; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant to work full-time in a specialist provision in Skelmersdale, starting October 2026 (subject to vetting). The role supports pupils with barriers to learning, including SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, and other additional needs, helping them engage with education and develop positive relationships.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, support teachers with engaging activities, promote positive behaviour, and build trusting

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, care, youth work, or support settings.
• Calm and confident management of challenging behaviour.
• Positive, patient, and resilient attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and support emotional regulation strategies.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and progress.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams to meet individual pupil needs.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare procedures are followed at all times.

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking an Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant to work full-time in a specialist provision in Skelmersdale, starting October 2026 (subject to vetting). The role supports pupils with barriers to learning, including SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, and other additional needs, helping them engage with education and develop positive relationships.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, support teachers with engaging activities, promote positive behaviour, and build trusting