Teaching Assistant

We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary school in Preston. This is a fantastic opportunity to support young people aged 11-16 who have a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and who benefit from a structured, nurturing and relationship-focused approach to learning.

We are proud to work in partnership with this dedicated SEMH provision, where staff work collaboratively to remove barriers to learning and help students build confidence, resilience and positive routines.

Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Preston
Contract Type: Full Time
Rate of Pay: £475 - £550 per week
Hours: 08:30 - 15:30

Do you enjoy working in a dynamic environment where each day brings new challenges and the chance to make a meaningful impact? If so, this could be the ideal role for you.

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs

• Assisting with tailored interventions and behaviour support strategies

• Promoting emotional regulation, positive routines and relationship-building

• Supporting learning activities and general classroom organisation

• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to ensure consistent support

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or SEN

• Strong behaviour management and confidence using de-escalation strategies

• A calm, empathetic and consistent approach to supporting vulnerable learners

• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Relevant qualifications such as TA Level 2/3, Youth Work or Psychology (desirable)

• Ability to build trust, rapport and positive relationships with students

To apply through us, you must:

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK

• Have an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)

• Provide professional references covering the past two years

We are acting as an employment business for this vacancy. You will be required to register with us and complete all safeguarding and compliance checks before starting. If you do not currently hold a DBS on the Update Service, we can support you with your application.

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and would like to be considered for this role in Preston, we encourage you to apply.