Social Emotional Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Salterforth; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

DBS check assistance

Holiday pay included

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant for a full-time post in the Low Bentham area to start after October half-term.

You will support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis, building trust and positive relationships. You will implement trauma-informed approaches to support emotional regulation and engagement, work with teachers to create a safe learning environment, and help learners access their targets.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH, SEND, behavioural needs or within a care/support setting.
• 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.
• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential for candidates with the right experience.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs 1:1 and small-group.
• Build strong, positive relationships with young people.
• Implement trauma-informed approaches to support emotional regulation and engagement.
• Collaborate with teachers and the wider staff team to create a safe learning environment.
• Encourage personal development, resilience, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils to access learning and achieve their targets.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed practice

Relationship-based approach

Calm under pressure

Behaviour management

Education

Childcare qualification 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

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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.