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SEMH Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 17 hours ago
Salary: £ 13.75 - 14.5 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Blackburn
Expire in: a month
Job Description
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Blackburn with Darwen
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour
Contract: Temp-to-perm opportunity for the successful applicant
Start Date: ASAP
We are looking for a passionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and dedicated team within a Secondary Alternative Provision in Blackburn with Darwen.
This role is ideal for someone with strong behaviour management, a great sense of humour, and the ability to build strong rapport with students. The successful candidate will work closely with young people who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, many of whom have had negative experiences in mainstream education.
Your role will be to rebuild trust in learning, promote emotional regulation, and support students in re-engaging with education in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Support students with SEMH needs in both group and 1:1 settings
Assist in creating and delivering tailored interventions
Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning atmosphere
Work alongside teachers and other professionals to meet individual needs
Help remove barriers to learning and encourage positive engagement
What We’re Looking For:
Strong behaviour management and the ability to de-escalate situations calmly
A positive, resilient attitude and a good sense of humour
Experience working with young people with SEMH needs is highly desirable
Ability to build trusting relationships and encourage student growth
Commitment to supporting long-term change and personal development
This is a temp-to-perm position, offering a fantastic opportunity for the right person to make a lasting impact and become a valued member of the team.
Interested?
Click Apply Now and Keira will be in touch within 48 hours to discuss the next steps.
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.
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