SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary School | Impact & Growth

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school environment

Professional development opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunity to make a real difference

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Blackburn from January 2027. You will support pupils with SEMH and SEN needs, helping them engage in learning and develop emotional regulation skills.

The ideal candidate holds a Teaching Assistant qualification, with experience in SEN and SEMH, and strong behaviour management abilities to support pupil progress and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH in a school setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills and patience.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and SEN needs.
• Help pupils engage positively in learning and classroom activities.
• Implement behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies.
• Collaborate with class teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Build positive relationships to promote confidence, wellbeing and independence.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

SEN support

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Blackburn from January 2027. You will support pupils with SEMH and SEN needs, helping them engage in learning and develop emotional regulation skills.

The ideal candidate holds a Teaching Assistant qualification, with experience in SEN and SEMH, and strong behaviour management abilities to support pupil progress and wellbeing.