SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH 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 resilience, confidence, and determination to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes?

Specialist SEMH school in Preston is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their experienced team from September. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with backgrounds in SEN, care, youth work, support work, sports coaching, mentoring, or residential care, as well as graduates hoping to pursue careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or SEN Education.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant
, you will support pupils with needs including SEMH, ADHD, Autism, attachment difficulties, and trauma-related behaviours through 1:1 mentoring, small-group interventions, and classroom support.

Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will help pupils regulate their emotions, build confidence, improve behaviour, and re‑engage with learning. Developing positive relationships based on trust, consistency, and mutual respect will be key to helping pupils succeed both academically and personally.

This is a rewarding role where you will become a positive role model, helping young people develop the skills, resilience, and self‑belief needed to achieve greater independence.

• Up to 600 per week
• Full-time, long-term role
• September start
• Specialist SEMH and behaviour management training
• Supportive leadership and experienced mentoring
• Excellent preparation for careers in psychology, therapy, education, or social work

• Experience in SEN, care, youth work, mentoring, or sports coaching desirable
• Calm, resilient, and confident
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people

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