SEMH Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Freckleton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site farm

Outdoor learning opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking SEMH Teaching Assistants for a specialist secondary SEMH school in Freckleton. This full-time role starts in September, with salary up to £600 per week and a nurturing, pupil-centered approach.

Ideal candidates include Psychology graduates or those with experience in SEMH, SEN, youth work or related support roles who want to develop skills in emotional regulation and trauma-informed practice.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduate preferred or encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during activities on-site farm and in lessons.
• Help pupils develop confidence, emotional regulation, independence and positive relationships.

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Specialist Secondary SEMH School - Freckleton - Up to 600 per week - Full-Time - September Start

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, but looking for a setting that takes a genuinely nurturing approach to specialist education?

Are you a Psychology graduate hoping to gain exceptional frontline experience before progressing into Educational or Clinical Psychology, Therapy, Mental Health, or another clinical career?

Perhaps you already have experience within SEMH, SEN, youth work, care, mentoring, or support work and are looking for an exciting new opportunity?

A unique secondary SEMH specialist school in Freckleton is expanding its provision from September and is seeking several dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to join its close-knit team.

A Different Approach to SEMH Education

This is not a typical SEMH environment. The school places a strong emphasis on nurture and the personal, social, emotional, and academic development of every pupil.

Instances of serious challenging behaviour are extremely limited. Instead, staff are trained to take a holistic and preventative approach, recognising the reasons behind behaviour and helping pupils develop strategies to manage their emotions when they become dysregulated.

At the heart of the school is an inspirational and forward-thinking Headteacher, supported by a strong and close-knit SLT. Their person-centred approach creates an environment where pupils feel understood, valued, and supported to succeed.

The Role - SEMH Teaching Assistant

Education extends well beyond the traditional classroom. The school has its own on-site farm, with pupils developing practical skills through activities including animal care, gardening, outdoor learning, and vocational experiences.

You will support pupils during these activities as well as in lessons, helping them develop confidence, emotional regulation, independence, and positive relationships.

Psychology Graduates strongly encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

• Up to 600 per week
• Full-time, long-term roles from September
• Multiple vacancies available due to school expansion
• Exceptional SEMH and emotional-regulation training
• Hands-on and outdoor learning opportunities
• Support from an experienced, nurturing leadership team
• Fantastic experience for future careers in psychology, therapy, mental health, or SEN education

For the right candidate, this SEMH Teaching Assistant role offers far more than classroom experience. You will learn from an inspirational leadership team while developing a sophisticated understanding of emotional regulation, behaviour, trauma-informed support, and child development.

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Freckleton Secondary SEMH School - Up to 600 per week

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