Social Emotional Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; High Bentham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development and培训

DBS and training support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in the Low Bentham/Lancaster area after October half-term. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH needs in a trauma‑informed setting, building trusting relationships and aiding both academic and personal progress.

Ideal candidates will have experience with SEMH, SEND or related settings, and a calm, resilient approach. Ongoing professional development and DBS checks are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, behavioural needs, or in a care/support setting.
• Strong understanding of trauma‑informed practice and relationship‑based approaches.
• Calm, patient and resilient under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Build strong, positive relationships with young people who may display challenging behaviours.
• Implement trauma‑informed approaches to support emotional regulation and engagement.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider staff team to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage personal development, resilience, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils to access learning and achieve their individual targets.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed

Relationship‑building

Resilience under pressure

Education

Relevant qualifications desirable

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Low Bentham, Lancaster Area

Full-Time Starting After October Half-Term

A specialist SEMH provision in the Low Bentham area is seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join their team after October half-term. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who is passionate about making a lasting difference.

The setting provides a nurturing, trauma-informed environment for pupils who may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, attachment difficulties, emotional dysregulation, and barriers to learning. Staff work closely with learners to build trust, develop positive relationships, and support both academic and personal progress.

The Role

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Build strong, positive relationships with young people who may display challenging behaviours
• Implement trauma-informed approaches to support emotional regulation and engagement
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider staff team to create a safe and supportive learning environment
• Encourage personal development, resilience, confidence, and independence
• Support pupils to access learning and achieve their individual targets

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, behavioural needs, or within a care/support setting
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and relationship-based approaches
• Calm, patient, and resilient under pressure
• Able to establish clear boundaries while maintaining a nurturing approach
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable learners to achieve positive outcomes
• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential for candidates with the right experience

What We Offer

• Full-time role starting after October half-term
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people's lives
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Competitive daily rate based on experience

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and thrive in a trauma-informed environment, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.