SEMH Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driving bonus

School-provided car

Fuel covered

Paid pupil transport time

Professional development

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Lancaster is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs. You will drive pupils to school and back, using a school-provided car with fuel covered and a driving bonus. This full-time, long-term role offers paid transport time and opportunities for professional development. Based in Lancaster with a valid driving licence, ideal for psychology graduates seeking progression.

Qualifications

• SEMH-focused role requiring understanding of SEMH needs.
• A valid driving licence is essential.
• Recent Psychology or related graduate preferred for the role.
• Willingness to participate in pupil transport duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support.
• Build trusting relationships and encourage engagement.
• Support emotional regulation, confidence and independence.
• Use de-escalation strategies and maintain boundaries.
• Collaborate with teaching/pastoral staff to remove barriers to learning.

Skills

Psychology degree or related

Driving licence

Student support

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Lancaster-based candidates - 500- 650 per week + driving bonus - Full-Time - Long-Term

Are you a Psychology or related graduate looking for meaningful experience supporting young people with SEMH needs?

Are you a proactive Teaching Assistant ready for a school that invests in your career?

Do you hold a valid driving licence and want paid pupil transport duties with a school-provided car and fuel covered?

A specialist SEMH school is recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant based in Lancaster. Led by a dynamic, forward-thinking headteacher, the school embraces creative solutions and gives ambitious staff opportunities to develop.

The Role - SEMH Teaching Assistant

You will collect pupils in Lancaster, drive them to school and return them home. A valid driving licence is essential. The school is outside Lancaster, so travel is an integral part of this role.

You are paid from collecting your first pupil until dropping off your last pupil, including the school day and transport time. A car is provided, fuel is covered and you receive an additional financial bonus for driving duties.

At school, your SEMH Teaching Assistant duties include:

• Providing 1:1, small-group and classroom support
• Building trusting relationships and encouraging engagement
• Supporting emotional regulation, confidence and independence
• Using de-escalation strategies and consistent boundaries
• Working with teaching and pastoral staff to remove barriers to learning

Behaviour is generally manageable for an SEMH setting. Occasional physical intervention may be required; a calm, measured approach is essential.

What's on Offer

• 500- 650 per week, plus a driving bonus
• Full-time, long-term SEMH Teaching Assistant role
• Paid pupil transport time, school-provided car and fuel covered
• Strong commitment to professional development
• Established progression: several TAs have qualified as teachers through the school, including the headteacher
• Experience relevant to Psychology, Mental Health, Social Work and SEN Education

Ideal Candidate - SEMH Teaching Assistant

• Based in Lancaster with a valid driving licence - essential
• Recent Psychology or related graduate, or a TA seeking career progression
• A self-starter who is patient, dependable and keen to learn
• Committed to safe pupil transport and relationship-led support

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