SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time, Term Time Only

We are seeking a passionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students with SEMH needs in both classroom and vocational settings
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging, differentiated lessons
• Help manage behaviours positively using a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students to support emotional regulation and engagement
• Promote a safe and supportive learning environment
• Support students with their social, emotional, and academic development

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour
• Is calm, patient, and resilient under pressure
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Can build positive relationships and act as a consistent, supportive adult
• Holds (or is willing to work towards) a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent)

• A supportive and experienced staff team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities to progress within a specialist education setting
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to young people’s lives
• A structured and supportive environment focused on staff wellbeing

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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