Location: PR4, Lancashire
Start Date: January 2027
Hours: Full-Time
Pay: £14.25 - £15.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
Are you a caring, resilient, and dedicated individual looking to make a lasting difference in a child's school experience?
Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in the PR4 area who are seeking to appoint a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to support a pupil with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them develop both academically and emotionally in a nurturing learning environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with a child on a 1:1 basis, providing tailored support throughout the school day. The role will primarily be classroom-based, with opportunities to deliver focused interventions and emotional regulation support when required. You will work alongside the class teacher, SENCO, and wider school staff to ensure the pupil receives the best possible support.
- Have previous experience supporting children with SEMH and/or SEN needs.
- Be patient, empathetic, and committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
- Be confident providing both academic and emotional support.
- Have a proactive, flexible, and positive approach to behaviour management and learning support.
- A welcoming and supportive school environment.
- Access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
- Competitive rates of pay (£14.25 - £15.00 per hour).
- Strong support from senior leadership and the wider staff team.
- Potential opportunities for a permanent contract for the right candidate.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve success within a mainstream primary school setting.
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.
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