SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Blackburn to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This role involves providing tailored support in a nurturing environment, with responsibilities including behaviour management and developing students’ confidence. With a competitive hourly rate and potential for permanent placement, the position is ideal for individuals passionate about helping at-risk youth thrive academically and socially.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Opportunity for permanent placement

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH needs preferred.
• Ability to maintain a safe and positive environment.
• Willing to obtain Enhanced DBS if not current.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in structured environments.
• Work with staff to implement educational strategies.
• Provide tailored one-to-one and group support.

Skills

Communication

Behaviour Management

Resilience

Patience

Education

Relevant qualifications (Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, Youth Work, Psychology)

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Blackburn

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary provision in Blackburn, with an immediate start available. This is a temp to perm contract offering a competitive hourly rate of £13.75 – £14.50, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in a structured and nurturing environment.
• Work closely with teaching staff to implement tailored strategies that promote emotional regulation, behaviour management and academic progress.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support, both in and out of the classroom.
• Help pupils develop their confidence, resilience and social skills.
• Assist in delivering creative and therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain a safe and positive environment for all learners.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, or a strong interest in the field.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Calm, patient and adaptable approach to challenging situations.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to commit to a full-time, long-term position with the potential for a permanent role.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, Youth Work, Psychology) are desirable but not essential.

This role offers the chance to work within a high-quality provision that supports young people who have not thrived in mainstream education, helping them to re-engage with learning and build brighter futures. You will be part of a team that values care, commitment and creativity in supporting every learner’s journey.

If you are interested in this position, please click apply now and we will be in contact within the next 48 hours to discuss next steps.

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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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