SEMH Teaching Assistant
Are you passionate about supporting young people who need a little extra guidance to succeed? We are recruiting on behalf of a highly dedicated and nurturing school that is committed to helping every pupil thrive, both academically and emotionally.
This forward-thinking school places wellbeing, resilience and personal development at the heart of everything they do. Their team is driven by a shared mission: to create a supportive environment where pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs feel understood, valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
Due to increased demand, the school is seeking a confident and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant who can start immediately and become a key part of their supportive team.
The Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support pupils who may face emotional or behavioural challenges in the classroom. Your role will involve building strong relationships with students, encouraging positive behaviours and helping create a safe and structured learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone who:
· Can start in September
· Possesses excellent soft skills including patience, empathy, resilience and strong communication
· Can build trusting relationships with pupils
· Remains calm and supportive in challenging situations
· Is proactive, adaptable and genuinely passionate about helping young people succeed
What the school offers:
· A supportive and motivated leadership team
· A pupil-centred ethos focused on growth and wellbeing
· A welcoming staff team that values collaboration
· The opportunity to make a real impact in young people’s lives
Qualifications & Requirements:
· Minimum qualifications required – A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or a background in education or care (NVQ, CACHE, Degree or equivalent)
· Experience supporting children with SEND
· Passionate working with young children or adults with disabilities
Location – Blackburn
Role Type: Full Time/ Part Time/ Temp - Perm
Pay Rate: £14.60 - £16.90 per hour
Working Hours
Monday – Friday
8.30am – 3.30pm
Term – time only
If you are ready to take on a rewarding role supporting young people and can start immediately, we would love to hear from you.
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 at a later date.
Pay: £14.60-£16.90 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
