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SEMH Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Preston, Lancashire PR3 3XR, England

Salary

£90 - £110 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The SEMH Teaching Assistant position is located across Lancashire and starts after the May Half-Term.
  • This full-time role offers daily pay ranging from £90 to £110, depending on experience.
  • Candidates must have experience working in a primary or SEMH setting and be confident in managing challenging behavior.
  • Key responsibilities include supporting pupils with emotional regulation, implementing behavior plans, and collaborating with teachers and external agencies.
  • An enhanced DBS check and two professional references from the last two years are required for compliance.
SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Across Lancashire Start Date: After May Half-TermContract: Full-Time | DailyPay: £90 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about helping young children overcome social, emotional, and behavioural barriers to learning? Fantastic SEMH provision's in Lancashire are looking for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis.

This is a rewarding role supporting pupils in primary and secondary schools with SEMH needs, many of whom require consistent emotional support and structure throughout their day.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups with emotional regulation and learning tasks

  • Implementing behaviour plans and using positive reinforcement strategies

  • Assisting with classroom routines and creating a safe, nurturing environment

  • Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies

What You'll Need:
  • Experience working in a primary or SEMH setting is essential

  • Confident managing challenging behaviour with empathy and consistency

  • A calm, caring, and proactive approach

  • Driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable for travel to nearby sites

Compliance Requirements:
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

  • Two professional references from the last two years

  • A CV covering full employment history, with any gaps explained

If you're an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant in Lancashire ready to make a difference, apply today or contact /

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.