SEMH Teaching Assistant / SEN TA (NJC Scale From Day 1)

Location & Compensation

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY)

Salary: Aligned with NJC Pay Scale (Paid to scale from Day 1 based on experience)

Contract Type: Full-Time

Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner for the right candidate)

Overview

We are recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a forward-thinking secondary school environment right here in Blackpool. Whether you are an experienced SEN TA, a community youth worker, or a psychology graduate looking to build your career in education, this is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a measurable difference.

Responsibilities

• Targeted SEMH Support: Provide tailored emotional, social, and academic mentoring to secondary students facing complex SEMH or behavioural barriers.
• De-escalation & Crisis Management: Use positive behaviour strategies to create a calm, safe, and productive learning environment.
• 1:1 & Small Group Inte...