Teaching Assistants Required - SEN/SEMH Schools

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting Teaching Assistants to work in SEN and SEMH schools across Chorley and Skelmersdale. Roles include 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, and related needs.

You will assist teachers with tailored activities and contribute to a calm, structured learning environment. We offer both full-time and part-time positions with competitive pay of £14.25–£15.00 per hour, ongoing consultant support, and potential for long-term or permanent

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN/SEMH settings or similar support roles.
• Ability to work with pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Assist teachers with tailored activities and lesson delivery.
• Promote positive behaviour and create a safe classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Support Worker

Care Worker

Residential Support Worker

Youth Worker

Job description

Teaching Assistants Required - SEN/SEMH Schools

Chorley & Skelmersdale | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | £14.25 - £15.00 per hour

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, or someone with a background supporting children or vulnerable adults? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives?

We are currently recruiting full-time and part-time Teaching Assistants to work within a range of SEN and SEMH schools across Chorley and Skelmersdale, supporting pupils from primary through to secondary age.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils with additional needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and associated learning difficulties.
• Working on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to support learning and engagement.
• Assisting teachers in delivering tailored learning activities.
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupils with emotional regulation.
• Helping to create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Youth Worker, or similar.
• Confidence working with pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
• A resilient, patient, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve their potential.

What We Offer:

• Full-time and part-time positions available.
• Competitive pay rates of £14.25 - £15.00 per hour.
• Opportunities across a variety of specialist SEN and SEMH settings.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

Start Date:

Immediate starts available once all compliance and vetting checks have been successfully completed.

If you're looking for a role where every day is different and you can make a lasting impact on young people's lives, 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.

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.

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