Teaching Assistant – SEMH Support Location: Lancaster Hours: Full-time Start Date: ASAP Setting: Secondary / High School Age Focus: SEMH Support Relevant experience is essential The Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Teaching Assistant to support a high school-aged pupil with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in Lancaster. This is a full-time position starting as soon as possible and requires an educator who has previous experience supporting young people with SEMH needs and/or challenging behaviour. The successful Teaching Assistant will provide consistent support to help the pupil engage positively with their education, manage their emotions and behaviours, and develop their confidence within the school environment. Key Responsibilities As a Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide tailored support to a pupil with SEMH needs Support the pupil with their academic learning and engagement Help the pupil manage their emotions and behaviour appropriately Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies when required Build a strong, positive and trusting relationship with the pupil Encourage independence, confidence and positive decision-making Work closely with teaching staff and the wider pastoral/SEND team Provide a calm, consistent and supportive approach throughout the school day The Successful Educator To be considered for this position, you must: Have previous experience supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour or additional needs Be confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour Have strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills Be patient, resilient, compassionate and approachable Be able to establish clear boundaries while developing positive relationships Be committed to supporting the pupil's educational and emotional development Be available for full-time work and able to start as soon as possible Please note: Relevant experience is essential for this position. Interested? If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and you're looking for your next full-time opportunity in Lancaster, I'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for more information about the role and registration process. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website