SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Specialist School - Blackburn - £500-£550 per week - Full-Time

Are you confident working with pupils who present challenging behaviour?

Do you want to play a key role in supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning?

Perhaps you already bring relevant experience in SEN Support, Youth Work, Sports Coaching etc to the table, and are looking for a new challenge?

A specialist SEMH school in Blackburn is looking to appoint a resilient and enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant. This school prioritises trauma-informed practice, positive behaviour management and reflective language in every aspect of education and seeks a SEMH Teaching Assistant who can uphold these values in a hands-on and dynamic role.

The Role - SEMH Teaching Assistant

You will support pupils with SEMH needs through behaviour management strategies, targeted interventions, and classroom support. Your role will involve maintaining structure, building relationships, and helping pupils develop the skills needed to succeed both in school and beyond.

This is a role for individuals with strong personalities who can set clear boundaries while maintaining a supportive and encouraging approach. The successful candidate will be confident, resilient and able to relate with disadvantaged young people. This SEMH Teaching Assistant role will provide you with appropriate training and transferable skills to a number of fields such as SEN Education, therapy, psychology and more.

What's on Offer

Up to £550 per week
Full-time, long-term SEMH Teaching Assistant role
Supportive and experienced staff team
Excellent experience for future careers in education or psychologyIdeal Candidate

Resilient, confident, and adaptable
Experience in SEMH, youth work, or coaching advantageous
Passion for making a difference in young people's livesIf you are passionate about inclusive education and eager to ensure that all children are given the opportunity to succeed, this SEMH Teaching Assistant role is for you. Don't miss the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with SEN, click 'Apply Now' to register your interest in this exciting SEMH Teaching Assistant role today!

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do -all candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work.

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Blackburn SEN School - Up to £550 per week

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