SEMH Support Assistant

SEMH Support Assistant - Preston

Location: Preston
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Salary: Competitive daily rate
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing opportunities
Spencer Clarke Group are working with a number of schools across Preston who are looking for SEMH Support Assistants to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
This role is ideal for someone who is patient, resilient and able to build strong relationships with children and young people who may find school challenging. You do not necessarily need formal school-based experience, but experience in care, support work, youth work, sports coaching, residential settings or behaviour support would be highly beneficial.

The role

As an SEMH Support Assistant, you may be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups or within the wider classroom. You will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to help pupils feel safe, supported and able to engage with learning.
You may be supporting with:

• Emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Classroom engagement and learning activities
• Building confidence, trust and routine
• Supporting pupils during transitions and unstructured times
• De-escalating challenging situations calmly
• Encouraging positive choices and independence
• Helping pupils access learning in a supportive way

We are looking for someone who is:

• Calm, patient and resilient
• Confident building relationships with young people
• Able to remain professional in challenging situations
• Reliable and committed
• Willing to follow guidance from school staff
• Passionate about helping pupils feel understood and included

Relevant experience may include:

• SEMH or behaviour support
• Care or support work
• Youth work
• Residential childcare
• Sports coaching or mentoring
• PRU, alternative provision or school-based support
• Personal experience supporting children or young people with additional needs

What we offer

• Opportunities across Preston schools
• Full-time and part-time roles available
• Short-term, long-term and temp-to-perm roles
• Support throughout the registration process
• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated education consultant
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils who need consistent support

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to support pupils who may need a little extra patience, understanding and encouragement to succeed in school.
Apply today to be considered for SEMH Support Assistant opportunities in Preston.
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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