SEMH Support Assistant

SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: PR3 (Preston)
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time or long-term supply

A warm and supportive school in the PR3 area is searching for a caring, resilient and proactive Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team. This role will involve offering consistent 1:1 or small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs and behaviours that may challenge, ensuring they feel safe, understood and able to re-engage with learning.

The school is well-known for its nurturing ethos, strong leadership team and collaborative staff culture. You'll be surrounded by colleagues who share a genuine passion for helping children with complex needs thrive.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs, helping them to regulate and refocus
• Using de-escalation strategies and calm, consistent communication
• Building positive, trusting relationships
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams and external professionals
• Encouraging independence, confidence and emotional resilience
• Assisting with day-to-day classroom routines and targeted interventions

We're keen to speak with people who:

• Have experience with SEMH, challenging behaviour or similar high-needs settings
• Bring a patient, empathetic and grounded approach
• Stay calm under pressure and keep pupils at the heart of every decision
• Are reliable, committed and ready to make a real difference
• Have UK-based work experience (essential)

Examples of strong transferable backgrounds:
Residential care * Youth work * Sports coaching * Mental health support * Prison/probation support * Military service * Support work * Behaviour mentoring * Outdoor adventure/alternative provision roles

If you're passionate about supporting children who need that extra bit of consistency and care-and you're ready to get stuck in-this school would love to meet you.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

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