SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Preston; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time agency work

Dedicated consultant support

CPD opportunities

Rewarding specialist setting

Making a difference

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant with a sports background to work full-time on a agency basis in Preston. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, use restorative approaches for behaviour, and help with learning and wellbeing across class and non-class settings.

The role focuses on building relationships, promoting participation, and personal development through engaging activities, working alongside teachers and support staff in a specialist SEMH setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEMH, SEND, youth work, care, or sports coaching.
• Positive, patient and resilient attitude.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support behaviour management using positive and restorative approaches.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encourage confidence, participation and personal development through engaging activities.
• Support pupils both in and out of the classroom.
• Work alongside teachers and support staff to promote learning and wellbeing.

Skills

Sports background

Child engagement

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Job description

Social, Emotional and Mental Health TA

Location: Preston

Hours: Full-Time

Contract: Agency

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant with a sports background to work on a full-time agency basis within a specialist SEMH setting in Preston. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. A background in sports coaching, mentoring, youth work, or team leadership would be highly beneficial, as the role involves using positive relationships, resilience, and teamwork to engage and motivate pupils.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs


• Support behaviour management using positive and restorative approaches


• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils


• Encourage confidence, participation, and personal development through engaging activities


• Support pupils both in and out of the classroom


• Work alongside teachers and support staff to promote learning and wellbeing

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEMH, SEND, youth work, care, or sports coaching


• A positive, patient, and resilient attitude


• Strong communication and behaviour management skills


• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed


• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

• Full-time agency work with competitive daily pay rates


• Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant


• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities


• Experience within a rewarding and supportive specialist setting


• The opportunity to make a real difference to young people's lives

If you have a sports, coaching, or mentoring background and are looking for an opportunity to use your skills in a rewarding education setting, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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