SEMH Teaching Assistant

MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVING LICENSE

Lancaster - -500650 per week + driving bonus - Full-Time - Long-Term

Are you a Psychology or related graduate ready to gain practical experience supporting young people with SEMH needs?

Do you feel ready for greater development opportunities than your current TA role offers?

Are you a Lancaster-based driver with a valid driving licence, looking for a role with paid pupil transport time?

A specialist SEMH school is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils throughout their school day, starting with their journey from Lancaster. A dynamic, forward-thinking headteacher leads the school, encouraging creative solutions and supporting staff to develop their careers.

The Role - SEMH Teaching Assistant

You will collect pupils in Lancaster, transport them to school and take them home afterwards. Candidates must be based in Lancaster and hold a valid driving licence. The school is outside Lancaster.

Pay starts when you collect your first pupil and continues until you drop off your last pupil, covering the school day and pupil transport time. The school provides a car, covers fuel costs and pays an additional financial bonus for driving duties.

During the school day, your SEMH Teaching Assistant responsibilities will include:

• Delivering 1:1, small-group and classroom support
• Establishing trusting relationships that encourage engagement
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Recognising triggers and using de-escalation strategies
• Maintaining consistent routines, expectations and boundaries
• Building confidence, social skills and independence
• Working alongside teaching and pastoral colleagues

Behaviour is generally manageable compared with many SEMH settings. Physical intervention is uncommon, although it may occasionally be necessary.

What''s on Offer

• -500650 per week, plus a driving bonus
• Full-time, long-term SEMH Teaching Assistant position
• Paid pupil transport time, a school-provided car and fuel covered
• A strong commitment to staff learning and professional development
• Proven career pathways: several TAs have gained teaching qualifications and become qualified teachers, including the headteacher
• Experience relevant to Psychology, Mental Health, Social Work and SEN Education

Ideal Candidate - SEMH Teaching Assistant

• Based in Lancaster with a valid driving licence - essential
• A recent Psychology or related graduate, or a TA seeking career development
• Proactive, dependable and motivated to gain experience
• Patient and compassionate, with a calm approach to challenges
• Committed to safe pupil transport and consistent, relationship-based support

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