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SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 11 hours ago

Salary: £ 14.24 - 14.6 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Kirkham, Lancashire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Kirkham, Lancashire
 Specialist SEMH College Centre
 Part-time - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday | Term-time | Agency Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEMH College Centre in Kirkham for a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to work 3 days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs while benefiting from a consistent part-time schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs
Support learners to re-engage with education, routines, and emotional regulation
Assist teaching staff with lesson delivery and differentiated activities
Apply positive behaviour support and de‑escalation strategies
Support students both academically and emotionally
Help maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environmentRequirements

Experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or additional needs
 (schools, colleges, PRUs, care, youth work, or similar settings)
Calm, patient, and resilient approach
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a wider support team
TA qualification desirable but not essential
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)What We Offer

Competitive weekly agency pay
Fixed part-time schedule: Tuesday to Thursday
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Access to training and CPD opportunities
Long-term placement with potential for permanent opportunities
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a specialist SEMH settingHow to Apply

Apply today to discuss this part-time SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Kirkham. Interviews are being arranged promptly.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

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