SEN Teaching Assistant
Specialist SEMH School - Preston - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time - Long-Term
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Do you have the resilience and confidence to support pupils who may experience emotional dysregulation, challenging behaviour, or difficulties engaging with education?
Are you looking for a role where building relationships can make a genuine difference to a young person's future?
A specialist SEMH school in Preston is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to join its experienced team. The school supports young people who require a more individualised and nurturing approach to education, helping them overcome barriers and rebuild positive relationships with learning.
The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with needs including SEMH, ADHD, Autism, attachment difficulties, trauma-related needs, and associated behavioural challenges.
Working alongside teachers and pastoral professionals, you will provide 1:1 support, small-group interventions, and classroom assistance, helping pupils remain engaged and make academic, social, and emotional progress.
Your responsibilities will include:
Building positive and consistent relationships with pupils
Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour
Recognising individual triggers and early signs of dysregulation
Using appropriate de-escalation strategies
Helping pupils re-engage with learning following difficult moments
Reinforcing clear expectations, routines, and boundaries
Encouraging confidence, resilience, and greater independenceSuccessful SEMH support requires someone who can look beyond challenging behaviour and understand the individual young person behind it. You will need to combine patience and empathy with confidence, consistency, and clear boundaries.
What's on Offer
Up to £600 per week
Full-time, long-term SEN Teaching Assistant position
Excellent experience for careers in Psychology, Mental Health, Social Work, Youth Justice, Counselling, or SEN Education
Opportunity to make a tangible difference to vulnerable young peopleIdeal Candidate - SEN Teaching Assistant
Previous SEMH, SEN, or challenging behaviour experience highly desirable
Experience in PRUs, alternative provision, residential care, youth work, support work, mentoring, or sports coaching welcomed
Calm, resilient, patient, and emotionally intelligent
Confident maintaining boundaries and managing challenging situations
Psychology and related graduates encouraged to apply
Genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people with additional needsSEN Teaching Assistant - Preston Specialist SEMH School - Up to £600 per week
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