SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEMH School - Burnley - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time - Long-Term

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Can you remain calm and consistent when supporting pupils who experience emotional dysregulation, challenging behaviour, or difficulties engaging with education?

Are you looking for a rewarding role where strong relationships and positive role modelling can transform a young person's experience of school?

A specialist SEMH school in Burnley is seeking a resilient and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join its established team. The school supports young people who require a more individualised approach to education, providing the structure, encouragement, and emotional support they need to make meaningful progress.

The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work with pupils with needs including SEMH, ADHD, Autism, attachment difficulties, trauma-related needs, and associated behavioural challenges.

Your role will combine academic support with pastoral and behavioural intervention. Working alongside teachers and specialist staff, you will provide 1:1 support, small-group interventions, and classroom assistance.

Responsibilities will include:

Developing strong and trusting relationships with pupils
Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Recognising individual triggers and signs of dysregulation
Using effective de-escalation strategies
Helping pupils reflect and successfully return to learning
Maintaining clear, consistent expectations and boundaries
Encouraging resilience, confidence, social skills, and independenceMany pupils within SEMH education have experienced significant barriers to learning. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will be able to look beyond challenging behaviour, understand the underlying need, and provide pupils with a consistent adult they can trust.

On Offer

Up to £600 per week
Full-time, long-term SEN Teaching Assistant position
Specialist SEMH and behaviour management training
Support from experienced teaching and pastoral professionals
Hands-on experience supporting complex emotional and behavioural needs
Excellent preparation for careers in Psychology, Mental Health, Social Work, Youth Justice, Counselling, or SEN EducationIdeal Candidate - SEN Teaching Assistant

Previous SEMH, SEN, or challenging behaviour experience highly desirable
Experience in PRUs, alternative provision, residential care, youth work, support work, mentoring, or sports coaching welcomed
Calm, confident, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
Able to establish clear boundaries while maintaining positive relationshipsSEN Teaching Assistant - Burnley Specialist SEMH School - Up to £600 per week

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