SEMH Teaching Support

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

We are currently recruiting SEMH Teaching Support Staff to work across a range of specialist schools and alternative provisions throughout Chorley and Skelmersdale
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This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering engaging lessons and activities.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students both inside and outside of the classroom.

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, challenging behaviour or additional needs.
• A background in education, care, youth work, coaching, residential support, mental health support or similar sectors.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

• Flexible day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term opportunities.
• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of specialist settings.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
• The chance to make a real difference in young people's lives.

Chorley & Skelmersdale

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and you can have a lasting impact on a young person's education and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact our team for more information.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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