SEMH Teaching Assistant

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Long-Term
£13.75 - £14.50 per hour

We are currently seeking a committed and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to work full-time in a primary and secondary SEMH provision in Blackburn. This is a long-term opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who may display challenging behaviour, emotional regulation difficulties, or have experienced trauma. You will support learning both inside and outside the classroom, helping students to re-engage with education, build positive relationships, and develop coping strategies.

You may be supporting:

• 1:1 or small group interventions

• Emotional regulation and behaviour management

• Academic engagement and life skills

• Physical and outdoor activities as part of a therapeutic approach

Working in an SEMH provision is highly rewarding but can be demanding. You'll need patience, empathy, consistency, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including but not limited to:

• Support work (SEMH, SEN, youth work, care, residential, mental health)

• Sports coaching or sports psychology

• Psychology, education, or child development backgrounds

• Teaching Assistants or aspiring teachers

• Individuals with relevant personal or lived experience

Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour is highly desirable, but attitude, resilience, and commitment are just as important.

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Ability to set clear boundaries while remaining supportive

• Confidence working in both primary and secondary settings

• A proactive, flexible, and positive approach

• Long-term, full-time role (Monday to Friday)

• Competitive hourly rate: £13.75 - £14.50