SEMH Teaching Assistant - Behaviour

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant (SEMH) Blackburn | Temporary to Permanent | Full-Time Are you a resilient, compassionate and proactive Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are working with a specialist education setting in Blackburn seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join their team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on building positive relationships, supporting challenging behaviours and helping pupils achieve both academically and emotionally. The Role Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs Support students who may display challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation or barriers to learning Implement behaviour support strategies and individual pupil plans Promote positive behaviour, engagement and emotional wellbeing Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals Help create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment Support pupils both inside and outside of the classroom The Ideal Candidate Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs or additional support needs Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure A patient, empathetic and consistent approach Experience in education, youth work, support work, residential care, spor...