SEMH Teaching Assistant / Youth Mentor Location: Blackpool (FY Area) Salary: £95.00 - £125.00 per day (Paid Weekly) Job Type: Full-time, Long-term Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:45 - 15:45 (Term Time Only) Are you ready to support Blackpool's most resilient learners? We are seeking a dedicated and strong Teaching Assistant or Youth Worker to join our specialist SEMH School in Blackpool. Our school provides a safe, nurturing, and highly structured environment for children and young people who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. In this role, you aren't just "managing behavior"-you are helping students understand their emotions, overcome trauma, and re-engage with a full curriculum. The Role Therapeutic Support: Use a trauma-informed approach to support students who may have experienced significant adversity. Classroom Engagement: Work alongside a specialist Class Teacher to deliver lessons, often on a 1:1 or small group basis. De-escalation: Confidently manage challenging behaviors using approved de-escalation techniques (Team-Teach/MAPA), ensuring the safety of all students and staff. Progress Tracking: Help monitor student's social and emotional development, celebrating the small milestones that lead to big changes. What We Are Looking For Strength & Resilience: You need to be someone who can remain calm, composed, and positive, even when faced with verbal or physical aggr...