SEMH Teaching Assistant Change the Trajectory of a Life

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY1 - FY4) Salary: £102.83 - £122.83 per day (Weekly Pay) Contract: Full-Time, Temp to Perm (Security and Stability) Start Date: ASAP / April 2026

Do you have the patience to see past a student's protective "mask" and connect with the person underneath? Our Alternative Provision / Special School in Blackpool is seeking a Behaviour Mentor who specialises in "the hard stuff."

In this role, your success isn't measured by a test score. Your job is to help students who have faced significant barriers to education find their voice, regulate their emotions, and finally feel safe in a school environment. This is a Temp to Perm position, offering you a trial period to ensure the setting is right for you before transitioning to a permanent school contract.

• 1:1 Relationship Building: Act as the "trusted adult" for students with complex SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs.

• Therapeutic Support: Use a trauma-informed approach to help pupils navigate their school day and avoid crisis.

• EHCP Advocacy: Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to achieve the social and emotional targets outlined in each student's Education, Health and Care Plan.

• Managing the "Small Wins": We celebrate progress in centimeters, not miles. You will be responsible for de-escalating tension and creating a calm, safe atmosphere.

We are looking for individuals with "Blackpool grit" and a heart for Special Education.

• SEMH Focus: Experience with ADHD, Autism (ASD), or childhood trauma is a major plus.

• Resilience: You don't take things personally. You are the calm in the middle of a student's storm.

• Transferable Skills: We welcome applications from Youth Workers, Residential Care Workers, and Sports Coaches as well as experienced TAs.

• Reliability: Our students need consistency. We need someone committed to the Temp to Perm journey.

• Total Support: You will never be alone. You'll be part of a tight-knit team of therapists, educators, and support staff.

• Pathway to Permanency: Prove your impact on the ground and secure a permanent contract with a local specialist school.

• Training: Fully funded training in Team-Teach, Mental Health First Aid, and restorative justice.

• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday, term-time only. No weekend work.

If you are searching for SEMH Teaching Assistant jobs in Blackpool or Special School roles in Lancashire, this is the role where you can make a genuine difference.

Apply Now: Send your CV to or call for an informal chat about our school. Closing Date: Open-ended.