Specialist support assistant

Job Description

Specialist Support Assistant (SEMH) – Year 3

Bispham Start Date: September 2026 Pay: £14.25 per hour

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a welcoming primary school in Bispham to recruit a Specialist Support Assistant to start in September.

This role involves supporting a Year 3 pupil group with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, where challenging behaviour is present. The school is looking for a resilient, empathetic, and proactive individual who can build positive relationships and provide consistent support.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support within a Year 3 classroom
• Support pupils with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges
• Implement behaviour management strategies and support plans
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Encourage emotional regulation, engagement, and positive learning behaviours
• Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with SEMH, SEN or challenging behaviour
• Be calm, patient, and confident managing behaviours positively
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Be adaptable and able to respond to changing classroom needs
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children’s development
• Previous school or support work experience is desirable

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay of £14.25 per hour
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to free CPD and training courses
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• A chance to make a real difference in a child’s educational journey

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity and feel you have the skills to support pupils with additional needs, apply today with Teaching Personnel.

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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.