SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEMH School – Preston – Up to £600 per week – Full-Time – September Start

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do you have the confidence and resilience to work with pupils who may display challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation, or difficulties engaging with education?

A specialist SEMH school in Preston is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join its experienced support team. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with backgrounds in SEN, care, youth work, residential support, sports coaching, mentoring, or behaviour support, as well as graduates considering careers in psychology, social work, mental health, or education.

The Role – SEN Teaching Assistant

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with needs including SEMH, ADHD, Autism, attachment difficulties, trauma-related needs, and challenging behaviour.

You will work across 1:1 support, small-group interventions, and classroom activities, helping pupils access education while developing their social and emotional skills.

A key part of the role will involve recognising triggers and supporting pupils when they become dysregulated. You will use established behaviour management and de-escalation strategies, maintaining clear boundaries while helping pupils develop healthier ways to communicate and manage their emotions.

What’s on Offer

• Up to £600 per week
• Full-time, long-term SEN Teaching Assistant position
• September start
• Extensive SEMH and behaviour management training
• Support from experienced teachers and pastoral professionals
• Excellent experience for careers in psychology, social work, youth justice, mental health, or SEN education

Ideal Candidate – SEN Teaching Assistant

• Previous SEMH, SEN, or challenging behaviour experience highly desirable
• Experience in PRUs, care, residential support, youth work, sports coaching, or mentoring welcomed
• Calm and confident when dealing with challenging situations
• Able to establish firm, consistent boundaries while remaining empathetic
• Resilient, patient, and emotionally intelligent
• Psychology and related graduates encouraged to apply
• Genuine desire to improve outcomes for vulnerable young people

This SEN Teaching Assistant role in Preston provides an opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people who have faced significant barriers to education, helping them develop the confidence, emotional regulation, and independence needed to progress.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to register your interest in this exciting SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity today!

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

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