SEMH Teaching Assistant - Blackpool

Teaching Personnel; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational setting in Blackpool seeks a passionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students aged 5–16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This full-time, term-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and the potential for a permanent contract, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while promoting their emotional and social development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive school community

Impactful role in students' lives

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Assist in delivering tailored educational and behavioural support plans.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Appropriate qualifications and training for children with SEMH needs

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Blackpool

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Blackpool. This full-time, term-time role offers a temp-to-perm contract with a competitive hourly rate of £13.75 – £14.50.

About the Role

You will support students aged 5–16 with SEMH needs, including those with autism and anxiety-related school avoidance. Working closely with teaching staff and external professionals, you will help implement individual learning plans and positive behaviour strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Assist in delivering tailored educational and behavioural support plans.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Encourage students' emotional regulation and social development.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies to ensure holistic support.
• Monitor and report on student progress and well-being.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A commitment to promoting an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to child protection.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.
• A pathway to a permanent position for the right candidate.

If you are interested in this position, please click apply now and we will be in contact within the next 48 hours to discuss next steps.

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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