SEMH Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Preston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is working with a specialist SEMH school in Preston to recruit a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant for a September start. You will support pupils aged 11–16 with SEMH, ADHD, autism, trauma and behavioural challenges, providing 1:1 mentoring, classroom support, and small-group interventions.

The role offers up to £600 per week, full-time, long-term, with specialist training and mentoring from a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ADHD, autism and trauma.
• Ability to provide 1:1 mentoring and small-group interventions.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Psychology graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 mentoring and small-group support to pupils aged 11–16.
• Assist teachers and pastoral staff with classroom support.
• Deliver targeted behaviour support strategies and restorative practice.
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation and re-engage with learning.

Skills

SEN experience

Care experience

Youth work

Mentoring

Behaviour management

Communication

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant (VR/1034425) City of Preston, England

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Specialist Secondary 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 emotional intelligence to help secondary-aged pupils overcome barriers to learning?

A specialist secondary SEMH school in Preston is seeking a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from September. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in SEN, youth work, care, support work, sports coaching, residential care, or mentoring, as well as graduates looking to build careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Youth Justice, or SEN Education.

The Role – SEMH Teaching Assistant

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils aged 11–16 with needs including SEMH, ADHD, Autism, attachment difficulties, trauma, and behavioural challenges.

Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff, you will provide 1:1 mentoring, classroom support, and small-group interventions, helping pupils develop emotional regulation, improve behaviour, and re-engage positively with learning.

You will play a key role in delivering behaviour support strategies, promoting restorative practice, and building strong, trusting relationships with pupils. Success in this role comes from remaining calm under pressure, maintaining consistent boundaries, and encouraging young people to develop confidence, resilience, and the skills needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

What’s on Offer

• Up to £600 per week
• Full-time, long-term SEMH Teaching Assistant roleSeptember start
• Specialist SEMH and behaviour management training
• Supportive leadership team with ongoing mentoring
• Excellent experience for careers in psychology, therapy, education, youth justice, or social work

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in SEN, care, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or similar desirable
• Resilient, patient, and emotionally intelligent
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Psychology graduates and related degree holders encouraged to apply

This SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Preston offers an exceptional opportunity to gain specialist experience while making a genuine difference in the lives of young people who benefit from dedicated support, structure, and positive role models.