Teaching Assistant - SEMH/SEN Schools

Teaching Personnel; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Teaching Assistants to work within specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) and SEN (Special Educational Needs) schools across Skelmersdale and Chorley. These schools support pupils who require additional emotional, behavioural, and educational support to help them achieve their full potential.

This position is full-time, term-time only, with a October 2026 start and pay competitive, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or adults with additional needs or challenging behaviours.
• Resilient, patient, and confident individuals who can remain calm under pressure.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive and positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable learners.
• Previous military, coaching, youth work, care, or support work experience is highly desirable.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small groups.
• Building positive relationships with students who may have SEMH needs and challenging behaviours.
• Encouraging engagement with learning and supporting classroom activities.
• Promoting positive behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation.
• Acting as a positive role model for pupils.
• Supporting pupils both inside and outside of the classroom environment.
• Helping create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.

Job description

Locations: Skelmersdale & Chorley
Start Date: October 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people?

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work within specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) and SEN (Special Educational Needs) schools across Skelmersdale and Chorley. These schools support pupils who require additional emotional, behavioural, and educational support to help them achieve their full potential.

This position would be particularly suitable for individuals with experience managing challenging behaviours, including those from backgrounds such as the Armed Forces, Security, Sports Coaching, Youth Work, Residential Care, Support Work, or Behaviour Mentoring.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small groups.
• Building positive relationships with students who may have SEMH needs and challenging behaviours.
• Encouraging engagement with learning and supporting classroom activities.
• Promoting positive behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation.
• Acting as a positive role model for pupils.
• Supporting pupils both inside and outside of the classroom environment.
• Helping create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.

• Experience working with children, young people, or adults with additional needs or challenging behaviours.
• Resilient, patient, and confident individuals who can remain calm under pressure.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive and positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable learners.
• Previous military, coaching, youth work, care, or support work experience is highly desirable.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle is beneficial but not essential.

• Full-time, long-term opportunities with October starts available.
• Ongoing training and development, including behaviour management and safeguarding.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within specialist education settings.
• Dedicated support from your local Teaching Personnel consultant.
• A highly rewarding role where you can have a lasting impact on young people's lives.

If you're passionate about supporting young people and have the resilience and confidence to work within SEMH and SEN settings, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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.