SEMH Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEMH School

Preston – Up to £600 per week – Full-Time

Are you compassionate, resilient individual able to manage challenging behaviour and support diverse learning needs?

Do you want to make a lasting difference to young people facing significant barriers to education?

Would you love to become a positive role model and have a meaningful impact on the lives of learners with additional needs?

A specialist SEMH school in Preston is seeking a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their support team. Join a forward-thinking and dynamic school and become a key player within an experienced support team as an SEMH Teaching Assistant.

The Role – SEMH Teaching Assistant

You will work closely with pupils with SEMH needs, helping them manage emotions, improve behaviour, and re-engage with learning.

The role requires strong relationship-building skills and the ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.

What’s on Offer

• Up to £600 per week
• Full-time, long-term position
• Immediate start available
• Ongoing SEMH and behaviour training

Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people
• Background in youth work, care, or sports coaching welcomed
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable
• Strong communication skills

Joining this school as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work as part of a collaborative and forward-thinking support team focused on delivering positive outcomes for pupils with additional needs. You will support students in line with their EHCP objectives, helping to remove barriers to learning and encourage both academic and personal development as an SEMH Teaching Assistant. The experience gained in this SEMH Teaching Assistant role is particularly valuable for individuals hoping to pursue careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Speech & Language Therapy, or SEN Teaching.

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 in relation to these vacancies. All successful candidates will be required to complete safeguarding and vetting checks in line with statutory guidance.

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Preston Specialist School – Up to £600 per week

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