1:1 Teaching Assistant – Nelson

DATE POSTED

Subject

SEMH

Job Branch & Location

Lancashire - Nelson

Job Setting & Role

SEND & SEMH - Support
Supply
£95 - £110 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

Justteachers is recruiting for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in a specialist school in the Nelson area on a long‑term basis.
The full‑time post is due to start in September 2026, with shortlisting currently taking place.

The school provides a highly structured, nurturing and therapeutic environment, supporting pupils with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs. There is a strong focus on safeguarding, positive relationships and helping pupils develop safe behaviours and emotional understanding.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with complex behavioural and emotional needs
  • Supporting the implementation of detailed behaviour and safeguarding plans
  • Working closely with teaching staff, safeguarding leads and external professionals to promote positive outcomes and safe behaviours

Pre-requisites:

  • Relevant qualifications or experience supporting pupils with complex behavioural or SEMH needs
  • Proven experience working in a 1:1 role within an educational or specialist setting
  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding, behaviour management and trauma‑informed approaches
  • The ability to maintain professional boundaries and follow robust safeguarding procedures
  • Two education or school‑based references

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the form below.

Job Reference: JT25HE157936

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 01756 243 125

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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