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Primary School SEN/SEMH Assistant

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Bristol
Date posted : 21/10/26
  1. Full Time
£92.60 - 105.00 per day

Job description

Primary School SEN/SEMH Assistant

Location: Keynsham (BS31)
Pay: £92.60 - £105 per day
Hours: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, Term Time Only

Are you passionate about supporting children beyond the classroom?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Primary School SEN/SEMH Assistant to work within a friendly and inclusive primary school in BS31. This rewarding role focuses on supporting pupils' wellbeing, confidence, attendance, and engagement in school life.

You will work closely with children who may benefit from additional emotional or social support, helping them develop positive relationships and overcome barriers to learning.

The Role

In this role, you will:

  • Build positive relationships with pupils across the school
  • Provide 1:1 and small-group support
  • Help pupils develop confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
  • Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
  • Assist children during transitions throughout the school day
  • Work alongside teachers, SEN staff, and parents to support pupil welfare
  • Encourage attendance, engagement, and inclusion

Ideal Candidate

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including:

  • Teaching Assistants
  • Youth Workers
  • Residential Care Workers
  • Support Workers
  • Sports Coaches
  • Psychology/Criminology Graduates
  • Childcare Practitioners

The successful applicant will be patient, resilient, and committed to helping children reach their full potential.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's school experience, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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