SEMH Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 16,380 - 27,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEMH training

Mentoring by experienced staff

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a Specialist SEMH School in Preston. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH needs through targeted 1:1 mentoring, small-group work, and classroom assistance.

Ideal candidates will have experience in SEN, care, youth work, mentoring, or sports coaching, and demonstrate calm, resilience, and strong communication. This is a full-time, long-term position starting in September, with specialist training and mentorship provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN, care, youth work, mentoring, or sports coaching desirable.
• Calm, resilient, and confident.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH, ADHD, autism, attachment difficulties, and trauma-related behaviours through 1:1 mentoring, small-group interventions, and classroom support.
• Help pupils regulate emotions, build confidence, improve behaviour, and re-engage with learning.
• Develop positive relationships based on trust, consistency, and mutual respect to aid academic and personal growth.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Resilience

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

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

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do you have the resilience, confidence, and determination to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes?

Specialist SEMH school in Preston is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their experienced team from September. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with backgrounds in SEN, care, youth work, support work, sports coaching, mentoring, or residential care, as well as graduates hoping to pursue careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or SEN Education.

The Role - SEMH Teaching Assistant

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with needs including SEMH, ADHD, Autism, attachment difficulties, and trauma-related behaviours through 1:1 mentoring, small-group interventions, and classroom support.

Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will help pupils regulate their emotions, build confidence, improve behaviour, and re‑engage with learning. Developing positive relationships based on trust, consistency, and mutual respect will be key to helping pupils succeed both academically and personally.

This is a rewarding role where you will become a positive role model, helping young people develop the skills, resilience, and self‑belief needed to achieve greater independence.

What's on Offer

• Up to 600 per week
• Full-time, long-term role
• September start
• Specialist SEMH and behaviour management training
• Supportive leadership and experienced mentoring
• Excellent preparation for careers in psychology, therapy, education, or social work

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in SEN, care, youth work, mentoring, or sports coaching desirable
• Calm, resilient, and confident
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people

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