Teaching Assistant / Support Worker (SEMH) - Blackburn in Blackburn - Tradewind Recruitment

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire

Salary: £92.89 - £115.89 per day (Depending on experience)

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Immediate Start)

Shifts: 07:30 - 14:30 OR 08:30 - 15:30

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can truly change a young person's life? We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant or Support Worker to provide 1:1 support at a specialist SEMH School in Blackburn.

Whether you are qualified or unqualified, if you have a background in care, youth work, or education and a "can-do" attitude, we want to hear from you. You will be working with students who face social, emotional, and mental health challenges, helping them engage with learning and manage their wellbeing.

• Providing tailored 1:1 support to a student within a classroom setting.

• Building a strong, trusting rapport to help reduce anxiety and de-escalate challenging behaviour.

• Assisting the Class Teacher with daily activities and progress tracking.

• Acting as a positive role model and mentor.

• Experience: Previous experience as a Support Worker, TA, or working with SEN/SEMH is a bonus, but not essential if you have the right transferable skills.

• Personality: Resilient, empathetic, and patient. You should be able to stay calm under pressure.

• Flexibility: Ability to commit to a consistent shift (either 7:30am or 8:30am start).

• Compliance: A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

• ASAP Start: Skip the long wait times; we need you now!

• Work-Life Balance: Early finishes (2:30pm or 3:30pm).

• Professional Growth: Gain specialist experience in the SEMH sector.

• Supportive Team: Work within a school that values staff wellbeing and training.

Apply Now: To be considered for this Blackburn-based SEMH TA role, please click "Apply" or send your CV to or call Christina on