Unqualified SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistant - Skelmersdale

Location: Skelmersdale
Role: SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-time, long-term / permanent opportunities available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: ASAP

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people?

Do you have a natural ability to connect with children and young people, remain calm under pressure and provide encouragement when it's needed most?
You don't necessarily need a teaching qualification or previous experience in a school. We're looking for enthusiastic, patient and resilient individuals who are keen to develop their skills and build a career supporting young people.
We are currently recruiting for an Unqualified SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Skelmersdale, working with pupils who require additional support with their learning, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and development.

About the Role

As an SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping pupils feel safe, supported and able to engage with their education.
You may be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, within small groups or alongside the class teacher, depending on their individual needs.
Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

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  Supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH needs both inside and outside the classroom.
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  Providing 1:1 and small-group support with learning and development.
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  Helping pupils manage emotions and develop positive coping strategies.
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  Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils make appropriate choices.
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  Building trusting and professional relationships with pupils.
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  Supporting classroom activities and helping pupils remain engaged.
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  Assisting with interventions and individual support plans.
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  Promoting independence, confidence and positive social skills.
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  Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff and other professionals.
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  Helping maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.

Who Are We Looking For?

Formal qualifications are not essential. We're interested in people who have the right personality, attitude and willingness to learn.
You could be a great fit if you are:

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  Caring, patient and understanding.
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  Resilient and confident when faced with challenging situations.
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  Naturally good at building rapport with young people.
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  Calm and consistent in your approach.
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  Positive, enthusiastic and willing to get stuck in.
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  A good communicator who works well as part of a team.
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  Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers.
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  Interested in developing a career within education or specialist support.

Experience working with children or young people, SEN, SEMH, challenging behaviour, care, youth work, sports, mentoring, residential settings or similar environments would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable experience within an educational setting while making a genuine difference to young people's lives.
You'll work alongside experienced professionals and develop practical skills that can open the door to future opportunities within teaching, education, psychology, counselling, youth work and specialist support.
Whether you're a recent graduate, an experienced support worker looking for a change, a sports coach, youth worker or simply someone who knows they want to work with young people, we'd love to hear from you.