SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistants Wanted - Chorley
No Qualifications or Previous School Experience Required!
Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Pay: Competitive rates of pay
Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Looking for a career that offers more than just a job?
Do you enjoy helping others, have a naturally caring personality and want to do something genuinely rewarding?
We are recruiting enthusiastic and committed individuals for Unqualified SEN and SEMH Teaching Assistant roles within specialist schools and alternative education settings across Chorley.
These opportunities are ideal for anyone looking to start a career in education, gain experience working with children or move into a more rewarding profession.
You don't need a teaching qualification or previous experience. We want people who are passionate about making a difference and willing to learn along the way.
What does the role involve?
You will be supporting children and young people who may need additional help with their learning, behaviour, communication and emotional wellbeing.
Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:
Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small groups.
Helping children engage with lessons and classroom activities.
Providing encouragement and reassurance to pupils who may struggle with anxiety or emotional regulation.
Supporting young people with SEMH needs and additional learning difficulties.
Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging appropriate social interactions.
Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.
Working alongside teachers and other support staff to create a positive learning environment.
What qualities are we looking for?
Working in SEN and SEMH education can be challenging, but it is also incredibly rewarding.
We are looking for individuals who are:
Compassionate, patient and approachable.
Confident in building relationships with children and young people.
Calm and resilient when faced with challenging behaviour.
Positive, proactive and enthusiastic.
Good communicators with a flexible approach.
Reliable and committed to supporting pupils consistently.
Open to learning and developing new skills.
Don't have experience? That's absolutely fine!
We value transferable skills just as much as previous school experience.
Your background could be perfect!
We would love to hear from candidates who have worked in:
Care homes and residential support.
Youth work and community support.
Mental health and wellbeing services.
Sports coaching and activity clubs.
Support work and disability services.
Customer service, retail and hospitality.
Any role involving communication, patience and working with people.
Why apply?
Opportunities to work in a variety of educational settings.
Full-time and part-time positions.
Valuable experience within specialist education.
Ongoing support and opportunities for further training.
Opportunities to progress into longer-term and permanent roles.
The chance to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives.
What do you need?
A positive attitude and genuine interest in supporting young people.
The right to work in the UK.
An enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.
Suitable references.
Ready for something different?
If you're looking for an opportunity to build a career, develop new skills and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
You could be a recent graduate, someone looking for a career change or someone with experience in care or support work.
