SEMH Teaching Assistant

About this job

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Kirkham, LancashireSpecialist SEMH College CentrePart-time - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday | Term-time | Agency Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEMH College Centre in Kirkham for a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to work 3 days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs while benefiting from a consistent part-time schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs

Support learners to re-engage with education, routines, and emotional regulation

Assist teaching staff with lesson delivery and differentiated activities

Apply positive behaviour support and de‑escalation strategies

Support students both academically and emotionally

Help maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment

Requirements

Experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or additional needs(schools, colleges, PRUs, care, youth work, or similar settings)

Calm, patient, and resilient approach

Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a wider support team

TA qualification desirable but not essential

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer

Competitive weekly agency pay

Fixed part-time schedule: Tuesday to Thursday

Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Access to training and CPD opportunities

Long-term placement with potential for permanent opportunities

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a specialist SEMH setting

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

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 interview

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

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'