Location: Blackpool (FY area)Start Date: September 2026Contract Type: Full Academic Year (Sept 2026 - July 2027), Term-Time OnlySalary: Paid to NJC - Scale from Day 1About the RoleWe 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.We are fully committed to ethical recruitment and transparent pay structures. This position bypasses flat agency rates to pay you directly to the NJC scale from Day 1, ensuring your specific experience and skill set are fairly compensated from your very first shift.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide dedicated 1:1 emotional, pastoral, and academic mentoring to a secondary student with designated SEMH needs.De-escalate challenging situations calmly using positive behaviour management and trauma-informed practices.Work outside the standard classroom environment ..... full job details .....