SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Leyland; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE via payroll

Supportive school environment

CPD Academy professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunity for long-term/permanentOp

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in a Leyland school. The role focuses on 1:1 and small group support, promoting calm, structure and positive behaviours.

You will work with teachers and pastoral staff to implement individual support plans and nurture a supportive learning environment. The position offers weekly PAYE pay and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in SEN/SEMH context.
• Patient, resilient and empathetic approach.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to challenging situations.
• Understanding of SEMH needs and trauma-informed approaches is desirable.
• Relevant qualifications are advantageous but not essential.
• Genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive relationships to promote engagement and emotional wellbeing.
• Support pupils in managing behaviour and emotions with positive strategies.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Implement individual support plans and interventions.
• Encourage resilience, self-confidence, independence and social interaction.
• Support pupils with challenging behaviour using a calm, consistent approach.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to staff.
• Help maintain a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Work with staff, parents and external professionals to support development.

Skills

Experience with children

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

SEMH awareness

Trauma-informed approaches

Passion for helping students

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Leyland

Contract: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Rate of Pay: From £14.25 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have the patience, empathy, and dedication to help pupils achieve their full potential? We are currently seeking a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils who require additional emotional, behavioural, and social support. Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will help create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that enables pupils to engage positively in education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to promote engagement and emotional wellbeing.
• Support pupils in managing their behaviour and emotions through positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Implement individual support plans, behaviour strategies, and interventions.
• Encourage resilience, self-confidence, independence, and positive social interaction.
• Support pupils who may display challenging behaviour, ensuring a calm and consistent approach at all times.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching and pastoral staff.
• Help maintain a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals to support pupil development.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEMH, SEND, education, youth work, care, or support setting.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to challenging situations.
• Understanding of SEMH needs and trauma-informed approaches is desirable.
• Relevant qualifications are advantageous but not essential.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and succeed both academically and personally.

What We Offer at Teaching Personnel:

• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities via our CPD Academy
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' livesPotential for long-term and permanent opportunities

If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and thrive in education, we would love to hear from you.