Jobs, fresher vacancy - Social Emotional Mental Health Teaching Assistant • Preston

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

Preston

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Teaching Assistant – PrestonWe are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive specialist school in Preston. The role involves working with pupils who experience social, emotional and mental health challenges, helping them to engage positively in learning and develop essential life skills.Position: SEMH Teaching AssistantLocation: PrestonContract: Temporary to PermanentStart Date: ASAP or January startAbout the Role:As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support children and young people who may display challenging behaviour or struggle with emotional regulation. Working closely with class teachers and pastoral staff, you will help create a calm, structured, and supportive environment that enables pupils to achieve their full potential both academically and socially.Key Responsibilities: Support pupils with SEMH needs in small groups and on a one-to-one basis Assist the class teacher in delivering personalised learning plans Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing through consistent strategies Build trusting relationships that encourage engagement and self-confidence Contribute to the wider school ethos of inclusion, respect, and care Requirements: Experience working with young people with SEMH or behavioural needs (school, youth work, or residential care experience desirable) Strong communication, empathy, and resilience Ability to de-escalate situations and remain calm under pressure A positive, proactive approach to supporting learning and development Benefits: Competitive pay rates Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Supportive agency and school environment Potential for a permanent contract following a successful temporary period 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.