SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Full Time – Liskeard

Location: Liskeard, Cornwall
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:00
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Employer: Long-term Teachers

Passionate About Supporting Young People? Love Sports and Outdoor Activities? This Could Be Your Perfect Role!

Long-term Teachers is recruiting an enthusiastic, resilient and motivated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic specialist school on the outskirts of Liskeard.

This is not your typical classroom-based Teaching Assistant role!

The school supports students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including young people who may have experienced trauma, struggled within mainstream education or display challenging behaviour.

With fantastic facilities, excellent resources and a strong focus on practical learning, students regularly participate in exciting activities including:

• Swimming and water-based activities
• Mountain biking and cycling
• Forest school and woodland activities
• Orienteering and outdoor adventures
• Sports, physical education and team-building
• Creative and practical learning experiences

You will play a vital role in helping students rebuild confidence, develop emotional resilience and re-engage with education.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Supporting students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Building positive relationships with young people from trauma-informed backgrounds.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group classroom support.
• Supporting students with emotional regulation, behaviour and social skills.
• Participating in outdoor learning, sports and extracurricular activities.
• Helping students develop confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards education.
• Working alongside experienced teachers and specialist support staff.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for individuals who are patient, resilient, enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference.

Experience in any of the following backgrounds would be particularly beneficial:

• SEMH or SEN Teaching Assistants
• Sports Coaches
• Youth Workers
• Children's Residential Support Workers
• Behaviour Support Workers
• Outdoor Education Instructors
• Mainstream or Specialist School Support Staff

Previous experience supporting young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour is highly desirable.

You must be confident managing challenging situations, building positive relationships and supporting young people who may have experienced trauma.

Why Apply?

• Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:00.
• Start ASAP: Join a fantastic specialist school in Liskeard.
• Excellent Facilities: Well-equipped classrooms and outstanding learning resources.
• Exciting Activities: Swimming, mountain biking, forest school, orienteering and much more.
• Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced teachers and specialist professionals.
• Rewarding Career: Make a genuine difference to students who need positive role models and consistent support.

Apply Today!

If you love working with young people, enjoy being active and outdoors, and have the patience and resilience to support students with SEMH needs, we want to hear from you!

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals from education, sports coaching, youth work or children's residential care to develop their careers within specialist education.

Apply now through Long-term Teachers for an ASAP start in Liskeard!

Long-term Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and relevant references.