Support Staff - SEN/SEMH Schools (Primary & Secondary)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Chorley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Chorley and Skelmersdale is seeking Support Staff to work in a range of SEN and SEMH primary and secondary schools. Start ASAP with full-time and day-to-day opportunities across settings.

You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, manage behaviours, and help foster inclusive learning environments while building strong relationships with students and staff. Roles offer competitive pay and potential long-term pathways.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviours.
• Calm, proactive and positive attitude.
• SEN, SEMH, youth work, or related experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Helping to manage behaviour and promote positive engagement.
• Building strong relationships with students and staff.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and personal development.
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and routines.
• Creating a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Communication

Patience

Job description

Chorley and Skelmersdale | Full-Time & Day-to-Day Opportunities Available

Start Date: ASAP (once fully vetted)

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential? We are currently recruiting Support Staff to work within a range of SEN and SEMH primary and secondary schools.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are patient, resilient, and confident supporting pupils with additional needs, including social, emotional and mental health challenges.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Helping to manage behaviour and promote positive engagement
• Building strong relationships with students and staff
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and personal development
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and routines
• Creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults
• Confidence managing challenging behaviours
• A calm, proactive, and positive attitude
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• SEN, SEMH, youth work, support work, coaching, care, or similar experience is desirable

Full-time and flexible day-to-day opportunities
Work across primary and secondary SEN/SEMH settings
Competitive daily rates
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Potential long-term and permanent opportunities

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd 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.
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.
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