Unqualified Teaching Assistant

New Yesterday

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant (Unqualified - Temp-to-Perm)

Location: Blackpool
Setting: Specialist SEND School (Primary & Secondary)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are working with a specialist SEND school in Blackpool that is looking to appoint a resilient and empathetic Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This role is ideal for individuals from backgrounds such as support work, youth work, residential care, or similar, or those with personal experience supporting individuals with additional needs. The school supports both primary and secondary-aged pupils, so flexibility or preference across either age group is welcomed.
You'll play a key role in helping pupils regulate emotions, build trust, and re-engage with education.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs

Build strong, consistent relationships to support trust and engagement

Support behaviour management using de-escalation and positive strategies

Assist pupils in developing emotional regulation and coping skills

Support access to learning in and out of the classroom

Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams

Provide personal care where required

Who We're Looking For

Experience in support work, youth work, residential care, or similar

Strong behaviour management or de-escalation skills

Calm, patient, and resilient approach

Ability to build rapport with pupils who may display challenging behaviour

A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs

Open to working across primary and/or secondary settings

What's on Offer

Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career potential

Full training and ongoing support provided

A highly supportive and experienced school team

The chance to make a lasting impact on young people's livesAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewAll pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

INDSCGLAN
Apply
Location:
Blackpool
Salary:
£102 - £112 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

We found some similar jobs based on your search