SEMH Teaching Assistant — Driving Bonus & Paid Transport

Prospero Teaching; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driving bonus

School-provided car

Fuel covered

Paid pupil transport time

Professional development

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Lancaster is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs. You will drive pupils to school and back, using a school-provided car with fuel covered and a driving bonus. This full-time, long-term role offers paid transport time and opportunities for professional development. Based in Lancaster with a valid driving licence, ideal for psychology graduates seeking progression.

Qualifications

• SEMH-focused role requiring understanding of SEMH needs.
• A valid driving licence is essential.
• Recent Psychology or related graduate preferred for the role.
• Willingness to participate in pupil transport duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support.
• Build trusting relationships and encourage engagement.
• Support emotional regulation, confidence and independence.
• Use de-escalation strategies and maintain boundaries.
• Collaborate with teaching/pastoral staff to remove barriers to learning.

Skills

Psychology degree or related

Driving licence

Student support

Job description

Prospero Teaching in Lancaster is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs. You will drive pupils to school and back, using a school-provided car with fuel covered and a driving bonus. This full-time, long-term role offers paid transport time and opportunities for professional development. Based in Lancaster with a valid driving licence, ideal for psychology graduates seeking progression.