Sen Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Locations: Bristol, Bath & Weston-super-Mare
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive daily rate

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Support Young People to Succeed

Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning?

We are seeking dedicated, resilient, and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to join specialist schools and alternative provisions across Bristol, Bath, and Weston-super-Mare from September 2026.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them develop confidence, emotional resilience, and positive engagement with education.

About the Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who may experience:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties
• Challenging behaviour
• Trauma-related needs
• Low self-esteem and barriers to learning

You will play a key role in supporting pupils both academically and emotionally, helping them access learning and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Build positive, consistent relationships with students
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies
• Encourage participation and engagement in learning
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Promote confidence, independence, and social development
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals

What We're Looking For

• A patient, calm, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults is desirable
• Backgrounds in youth work, support work, care, coaching, mentoring, psychology, or education are highly valued

Previous SEMH experience is beneficial but not essential, as training and ongoing support will be provided.

Why Join Us?

• Full-time positions available from September 2026
• Valuable experience for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, social workers, counsellors, and mental health professionals
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and experienced school teams
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment
• The chance to make a genuine difference in young people's lives

Safeguarding

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and are looking for a rewarding career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to secure your September 2026 position.

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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.
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