SEMH Teaching Support

Teaching Personnel; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,450 - 27,675; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates of pay

Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant

Flexible opportunities across various settings

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEMH Teaching Support Staff to assist children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in Chorley and Skelmersdale. In this role, you will provide essential 1:1 and small group support, helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and a passion for promoting positive relationships. Flexible working opportunities and competitive daily rates are offered, along with ongoing support from our dedicated recruitment consultants.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care, youth work, or mental health support.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Experience in behaviour management and emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering engaging lessons and activities.
• Help create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or additional needs

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Calm, patient, and resilient approach

Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

We are currently recruiting SEMH Teaching Support Staff to work across a range of specialist schools and alternative provisions throughout Chorley and Skelmersdale.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering engaging lessons and activities.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students both inside and outside of the classroom.

Desired qualifications and experience

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, challenging behaviour or additional needs.
• A background in education, care, youth work, coaching, residential support, mental health support or similar sectors.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

Job features

• Flexible day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term opportunities.
• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of specialist settings.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
• The chance to make a real difference in young people's lives.

Chorley & Skelmersdale

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and you can have a lasting impact on a young person's education and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact our team for more information.

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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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