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Social, Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 16 days ago
Salary: £ 14.25 - 14.5 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Accrington
Expire in: 11 days
Job Description
Social, Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Location: Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), Accrington
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Agency
We are currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant with a sports background to work on a full-time agency basis in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Accrington. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. A background in sports, coaching, mentoring, or youth work is highly desirable, as the role involves using positive relationships, resilience, and teamwork to engage and motivate students.
The Role:
Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
Help manage behaviour using positive behaviour support strategies.
Build strong, trusting relationships with students.
Encourage participation, confidence, and personal development through engaging activities.
Work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils' learning and wellbeing.
Requirements:
Experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEMH, SEND, youth work, or sports coaching.
A positive, patient, and resilient approach.
Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential.
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
What We Offer:
Full-time agency work with competitive daily rates.
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
If you have a sports background and are looking to use your skills to inspire and support young people in an SEMH setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a supportive team in a rewarding full-time role based in a PRU in Accrington.
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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