SEMH Teaching Assistant

Service Care Solutions; Broughton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support agency is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to work in Preston, helping pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting children or young people and must be calm, patient, and resilient. Responsibilities include providing targeted support, implementing behaviour strategies, and collaborating with teachers and pastoral staff. This is a rewarding opportunity to positively influence children's lives in an educational setting.

Benefits

Supportive leadership and pastoral team

Training and professional development

Rewarding opportunity to positively impact pupils' lives

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or trauma.
• Commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group SEMH support to pupils.
• Help pupils manage behaviour, emotions, and engagement with learning.
• Implement behaviour plans and de-escalation strategies.

Skills

Calm, patient, and resilient approach

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to remain positive in challenging situations

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Preston Location: Preston, Lancashire
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

A school in Preston is looking for a SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Teaching Assistant to support pupils with emotional, behavioural, and social needs. This role is ideal for someone with experience in support work, care, or youth work who wants to make a real difference in children's lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group SEMH support to pupils
• Help pupils manage behaviour, emotions, and engagement with learning
• Implement behaviour plans and de-escalation strategies
• Act as a positive and consistent role model
• Support learning activities under teacher guidance
• Assist pupils during transitions, breaktimes, and unstructured periods
• Work closely with teachers, SENCO, and pastoral staff
• Record progress and provide feedback to staff
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times

Essential Experience

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or trauma
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to remain positive in challenging situations
• Commitment to safeguarding

Desirable

• Team Teach or de- escalation training
• Experience in alternative provision, care, or youth work
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

What the School Offers

• Supportive leadership and pastoral team
• Training and professional development
• Rewarding opportunity to positively impact pupils' lives