SEMH Teaching Assistant - Sports-Powered Support

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is currently recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist SEMH setting in Preston.

This full-time agency role offers ongoing support from a dedicated consultant and a positive, collaborative team environment. You will provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs, use restorative approaches for behaviour management, and help pupils build confidence and personal development through engaging activities both in and out of the

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
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

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 background

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is currently recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist SEMH setting in Preston.

This full-time agency role offers ongoing support from a dedicated consultant and a positive, collaborative team environment. You will provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs, use restorative approaches for behaviour management, and help pupils build confidence and personal development through engaging activities both in and out of the