Location: Preston
Pay: £95 – £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September (or as soon as possible)
Contract: Full-time, long-term
We are currently seeking a resilient and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Preston, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour.
This is a rewarding and hands-on role ideal for someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential in a nurturing, structured environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs
Promoting emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour
Supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom to re-engage with learning
Working collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals
Creating a safe, calm and consistent environment that supports individual needs
Requirements:
Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour – essential
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to support
Strong communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude
Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches – highly advantageous
Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
What’s On Offer:
Competitive daily rate: £95 – £110 depending on experience
Ongoing training and professional development
A supportive and forward-thinking school environment
A role that makes a genuine difference in young lives
If you're ready to support pupils who need consistency, compassion, and encouragement – this could be the perfect role for you.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services