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SEMH Teaching Assistant New


Teaching Personnel

£92.63 - 100.00 per day

Skelmersdale

Permanent | Full Time

13/10/2026

No

Locations: Chorley & Skelmersdale
Pay: £14.25 - £15.00 per hour
⏰ Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP (once fully vetted)

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? We are currently recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to work in specialist schools across Chorley and Skelmersdale. Both full-time and day-to-day supply opportunities are available.

These roles involve supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to engage with learning, develop positive relationships, and achieve their individual goals within the classroom.

  • Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs
  • Assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons
  • Building positive relationships with students and acting as a role model
  • Supporting behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation
  • Encouraging student participation and independence throughout the school day
  • School-based experience is beneficial but not essential
  • Must have experience working as a Support Worker, Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, or within a similar care-based setting
  • Confident supporting individuals with challenging behaviours and additional needs
  • Patient, resilient, and able to build strong professional relationships
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
  • Competitive pay of £14.25 - £15.00 per hour
  • Flexible day-to-day and long-term opportunities
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within SEMH settings
  • Potential for permanent positions within schools

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey in SEMH education once fully vetted.

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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