SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH 1:1 Teaching Assistant position, Blackpool (FY2)

- Full Time 1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant role

- Competitive pay based on experience between £14.25 - £15.00 per hour

- Experience supporting children with SEMH/SEN needs is essential

Are you a compassionate, patient individual?

Teaching Personnel are working with a primary school within the Blackpool area (FY2) who are looking to appoint a full-time SEMH support assistant. This role will start immediately and will run until the end of the academic year. This role requires a passionate, patient individual who has prior experience working with SEMH children This 1:1 role will be to support a child in year 2 to help support progression both academically and socially. The role is mostly classroom based but there may be times where tailored interventions outside the classroom are required. The successful candidate will have support from the senior leadership and classroom teacher.

You are encouraged to apply if:

- You are looking for a full-time SEN support role within a mainstream primary school.

- Have experience supporting children with SEN needs.

- Are a compassionate person who can offer emotional support.

In return the school will offer:

- Opportunities for CPD.

- Competitive rates of pay.

- Continual support from senior leadership and the wider school.

The application deadline is Tuesday 27th October 2026. School are looking to appoint for this post as soon as possible.

If you feel this role is for you, please apply with your CV for consideration.

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.

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