Behaviour Teaching Assistant – SEMH Provision
Full Time | September Start | Temporary to Permanent
Teaching Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a specialist secondary SEMH provision in Blackburn for a Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is a full-time position, initially through the agency, with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract following a successful temporary period.
The school provides a nurturing and highly supportive learning environment for pupils aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many pupils have experienced barriers to education and require consistent, patient adults who can build positive relationships, promote engagement, and support emotional regulation. The school delivers a broad curriculum alongside therapeutic approaches, helping pupils develop both academically and personally.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour, whether gained in education, youth work, care, residential settings, coaching, or similar environments.
The Role
The Ideal Candidate
What We Offer
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one), satisfactory references, and all safer recruitment checks.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of young people with SEMH needs and are looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
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.
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Behaviour Teaching Assistant (SEMH) • Blackburn, Lancashire, England
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