1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant (IEP Support) | Blackpool

Location: Blackpool (FY area)

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Full Academic Year (Sept 2026 - July 2027), Term-Time Only

Salary: Paid to NJC - Scale from Day 1

About the Role

We are seeking an empathetic, highly resilient, and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide vital 1:1 support for a secondary-aged pupil with an active Individualised Education Program (IEP). This position is based within a forward-thinking secondary setting in Blackpool and runs for the full 2026/2027 academic year.

Vulnerable young people facing complex social, emotional, and mental health barriers require more than just academic help-they need a consistent, trusting adult to anchor their school day. In this role, you will work closely with the school's inclusion team and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to implement trauma-informed strategies, reduce anxiety, and help the pupil engage with their learning safely and productively.

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