Job Description

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

The Role: See Past the Behaviour, Find the Child

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

The Essentials

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.

Why Join Our Blackpool Team?

  • 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.

How to Apply

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 rachael.boaler@twrecruitment.com or call 07423186662 for an informal chat about our school. Closing Date: Open-ended.