Semh Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Rishton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

CPD opportunities

Supportive SEMH setting

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant with a sports background to work full-time on an agency basis in Preston.

The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH needs through confidence-building activities and restorative approaches inside and outside the classroom. The successful candidate will have experience with children or young people, a resilient attitude, strong communication, and a willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

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

Mentoring

Youth work

Team leadership

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

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.