SEMH Teaching Assistant — Flexible Roles & Impact

Teaching Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

CPD and training courses

Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEMH needs across East Lancashire. You will work with students to engage in education, develop positive behaviours and reach their potential in a supportive environment.

We offer flexible contracts to fit around your lifestyle, competitive rates of pay, and access to free CPD and training courses, with a dedicated consultant for ongoing support across East Lancashire schools.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in classroom and alternative provision settings.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and interventions.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Encourage confidence, resilience and independence.

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEMH needs across East Lancashire. You will work with students to engage in education, develop positive behaviours and reach their potential in a supportive environment.

We offer flexible contracts to fit around your lifestyle, competitive rates of pay, and access to free CPD and training courses, with a dedicated consultant for ongoing support across East Lancashire schools.