Teaching assistant (send) Work, Jobs in Penrith, Eng (with Salaries)

SEMH Teaching Assistant
Sense Education —Carlisle
- £14 - £16 an hour
- Temporary
- Working with children
- In-person
- School
- Annual leave
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10h
Teaching Assistant (SEND)
William Howard School —Brampton
- £20,049 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- School
Teaching Assistant (SEND) 1:1 with child
Castle Carrock School —Brampton
- £10,814.32 a year
- Part-time
- School
Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Yewdale School —Carlisle
- £19,525.85 a year
- Part-time
- School
2d
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Sense Education —Kendal
- £14.60 - £16.90 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- No degree
- Psychology
- Annual leave
Quick apply
22h
Early Years Teaching Assistant
Sense Education —Kendal
- £14.60 - £16.90 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Psychology
- In-person
- Annual leave
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10h
Disability Support Worker - classroom based
Sense Education —Kendal
- £14.60 - £16.90 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- School
- Annual leave
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22h

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SEMH Teaching Assistant

Sense Education -
Carlisle

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Job details

Temporary | Part-time | Temp to perm | Full-time
£14 - £16 an hour
10 hours ago

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Special education
Working with children
Youth work
NVQ
Teaching

Full job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Summary
Sense Education is hiring for a specialist setting in Carlisle. This long-term SEMH Teaching Assistant role offers a meaningful way to support children and young people who have experienced significant adversity, helping them regulate their emotions, build trust, and re-engage with school life.

It’s a unique opportunity to apply therapeutic principles in a classroom context, working side-by-side with skilled educators to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. If you’re looking for a new way to make a difference — one where your calm, consistent presence truly matters — this role could be the perfect fit.

The Role

Supporting pupils aged 11–16 who face challenges related to trauma, attachment, and emotional regulation
Providing stability and relational safety for students with complex behaviour and SEMH needs
Helping deliver personalised learning strategies and behaviour plans
Encouraging self-regulation and emotional growth through compassionate, consistent support
Working collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff, and pastoral teams to provide holistic care
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm — no shifts, no lone working, and no weekend hours

The Ideal Person

Minimum qualifications required: A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or a background in education or care (NVQ, CACHE, Degree, or equivalent)
A qualified therapist, counsellor, or trauma-informed professional
Or someone from a youth work, care, social services or mental health background ready for a career change
Knowledgeable about the effects of trauma on behaviour and learning
Empathetic, patient, and skilled in de-escalation and restorative approaches
A confident communicator and team player

The School
This is aschool with a deep commitment to SEMH support. Staff here recognise the impact of early trauma and work proactively to help pupils rebuild confidence and connection. The environment is structured but nurturing, with a strong multi-agency approach that values every team member’s contribution to student wellbeing.

Working Hours and Details

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm
Term time only
Location - Carlisle
Role Type: Full Time / Part time/ Temp to Perm
Pay Rate: £14.60 - £16.90 per hour

The Benefits

Competitive pay
Term-time working only
A chance to bring your therapeutic experience into education
Long-term role with the potential to become permanent

Help young people feel safe, seen and supported.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Temp to perm

Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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