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Unqualified SEMH and SEN Teaching Assistant Roles Preston

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Posted on: 3 Nov 2026

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£16.90 - £17.90 per hour Preston, Lancashire Temporary
Job title:
Unqualified SEMH and SEN Teaching Assistant Roles Preston
Location:
Preston, Lancashire
Start date:
ASAP
Hours:
On Site Working
Salary:
£16.90 - £17.90 per hour


Unqualified SEN and SEMH Teaching Assistant Roles

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Pay: Competitive rates of pay
Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference?
Do you have patience, empathy and a genuine passion for helping children and young people reach their full potential?
We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Unqualified SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistants to work across a range of specialist schools and alternative provisions in Preston.
No previous school-based experience or formal qualifications are required. We are looking for individuals with the right attitude, resilience and willingness to learn.

What will the role involve?


As an SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:


  • Support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

  • Work with pupils who may experience social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties.

  • Provide 1:1 and small-group support in the classroom.

  • Help pupils manage their emotions, build confidence and develop positive relationships.

  • Support learning, engagement and personal development.

  • Encourage positive behaviour and help create a safe, supportive learning environment.

  • Work alongside teachers and other professionals to meet individual pupil needs.

Who are we looking for?


We would love to hear from people who are:


  • Patient, caring and understanding.

  • Confident, approachable and resilient.

  • Passionate about supporting children and young people.

  • Able to build positive relationships and gain pupils' trust.

  • Adaptable and able to remain calm in challenging situations.

  • Reliable, punctual and committed.

  • Keen to learn and develop within an educational setting.


Previous experience is beneficial but NOT essential!
We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:


  • Care and support work.

  • Youth work and mentoring.

  • Sports coaching.

  • Residential childcare.

  • Mental health support.

  • Customer service and hospitality.

  • Parenting or other transferable life experiences.

What can we offer you?


  • Competitive rates of pay.

  • Opportunities to gain valuable experience within education.

  • Ongoing support and guidance.

  • A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference.

  • Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

Requirements


  • An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

  • The right to work in the UK.

  • A genuine interest in supporting children and young people.

  • References covering relevant previous employment or experience.

Ready to make a difference?


If you are looking for a new challenge, want to gain experience in education or are considering a future career working with children and young people, we would love to hear from you!
Unqualified SEN and SEMH Teaching Assistant Roles

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Pay: Competitive rates of pay
Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference?
Do you have patience, empathy and a genuine passion for helping children and young people reach their full potential?
We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Unqualified SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistants to work across a range of specialist schools and alternative provisions in Preston.
No previous school-based experience or formal qualifications are required. We are looking for individuals with the right attitude, resilience and willingness to learn.

What will the role involve?


As an SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:


  • Support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

  • Work with pupils who may experience social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties.

  • Provide 1:1 and small-group support in the classroom.

  • Help pupils manage their emotions, build confidence and develop positive relationships.

  • Support learning, engagement and personal development.

  • Encourage positive behaviour and help create a safe, supportive learning environment.

  • Work alongside teachers and other professionals to meet individual pupil needs.

Who are we looking for?


We would love to hear from people who are:


  • Patient, caring and understanding.

  • Confident, approachable and resilient.

  • Passionate about supporting children and young people.

  • Able to build positive relationships and gain pupils' trust.

  • Adaptable and able to remain calm in challenging situations.

  • Reliable, punctual and committed.

  • Keen to learn and develop within an educational setting.


Previous experience is beneficial but NOT essential!
We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:


  • Care and support work.

  • Youth work and mentoring.

  • Sports coaching.

  • Residential childcare.

  • Mental health support.

  • Customer service and hospitality.

  • Parenting or other transferable life experiences.

What can we offer you?


  • Competitive rates of pay.

  • Opportunities to gain valuable experience within education.

  • Ongoing support and guidance.

  • A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference.

  • Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

Requirements


  • An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

  • The right to work in the UK.

  • A genuine interest in supporting children and young people.

  • References covering relevant previous employment or experience.

Ready to make a difference?


If you are looking for a new challenge, want to gain experience in education or are considering a future career working with children and young people, we would love to hear from you!

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