Details:
- Salary: £500 - 600 - Week
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Week
- Location: Burnley Lancashire
- Date: 11 hours ago
Description:
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Specialist SEMH School - Burnley - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time - September Start
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Do you have the resilience, confidence, and determination to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes?
A specialist SEMH school in Burnley is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their experienced team from September. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with backgrounds in SEN, care, youth work, support work, sports coaching, mentoring, or residential care, as well as graduates hoping to pursue careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or SEN Education.
The Role - SEMH Teaching Assistant
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with needs including SEMH, ADHD, Autism, attachment difficulties, and trauma-related behaviours through 1:1 mentoring, small-group interventions, and classroom support.
Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will help pupils regulate their emotions, develop positive coping strategies, and rebuild confidence in education. By providing consistency, encouragement, and clear boundaries, you will play a vital role in helping pupils develop positive relationships and achieve both academic and personal success.
This is a challenging but highly rewarding role where you will become a trusted adult and positive role model, supporting young people to overcome adversity and work towards brighter futures.
What's on Offer
Up to £600 per week
Full-time, long-term role
September start
Specialist SEMH and behaviour management training
Supportive leadership and experienced mentoring
Excellent preparation for careers in psychology, therapy, education, or social workIdeal Candidate
Experience in SEN, care, youth work, mentoring, or sports coaching desirable
Calm, resilient, and confident
Strong communication and behaviour management skills
Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young peopleClick 'Apply Now' to register your interest in this exciting SEMH Teaching Assistant role today!
SEMH Teaching Assistant - Burnley Specialist SEMH School - Up to £600 per week
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