SEMH Teaching Assistant New

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist provision in Bristol. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them overcome barriers and succeed both academically and personally.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about youth work, behaviour support, mental health, or alternative education.

• Support students with SEMH needs 1:1 and in small groups
• Help deliver tailored learning and behaviour support plans
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Support emotional regulation and promote positive behaviour
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to maintain a safe learning environment
• Encourage confidence, resilience, and social development

• Specialist provision supporting pupils with additional needs
• Small class sizes and strong staff-to-student ratios
• Focus on nurture, structure, and emotional development
• Supportive and experienced team environment

• Experience working with children or young people (education, care, youth work, sports coaching, etc.)
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification OR willingness to work towards this with support
• Calm, patient, and resilient personality
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people succeed

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK

• Competitive daily pay (£92–£105)
• Funded training and support to gain Level 3 TA qualification
• Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
• Dedicated support from Teaching Personnel
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where no two days are the same and you can truly make an impact, apply now via Indeed.