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 aggression. Relevant Experience: Backgrounds in SEMH schools, PRUs, Youth Work, Residential Care, or the Military/Police are highly valued. Empathy: An understanding that "challenging behavior" is often a form of communication for students with unmet needs. Consistency: Our students need reliable adults. We are looking for someone committed to the full school week. Why Choose This SEMH School? Impactful Work: Work in a setting where you are part of a multidisciplinary team (including therapists and specialists) making a real difference. Excellent Rates: £95 - £125 per day, reflecting the specialist nature of the role. No Weekend Work: Standard school hours (08:45 - 15:45) allow for a great work-life balance. Professional Growth: Opportunity to gain specialist SEN qualifications and crisis intervention training. Requirements Experience supporting children or young adults with SEMH or Complex Needs. How to Apply Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this position in Blackpool, for more information, contact the Tradewind Recruitment team today. For more information or to apply, please contact Christina Grindy on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)