Behaviour & Learning Support Assistant - SEMH School (Bristol)

Teaching Personnel; Bristol; On-site; GBP 16,974 - 19,372; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Long-term role

Specialist SEMH experience

Safeguarding training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Bristol is seeking a Behaviour & Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs. The role is full-time (term-time options) with immediate/september starts, offering daily pay rates of £92–£105 and long-term placement potential.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups, helping pupils engage with learning, regulate emotions and follow routines while collaborating with teachers and pastoral teams.

Qualifications

• This role requires experience with young people, behaviour or additional needs.
• Ability to build trust and rapport while maintaining boundaries.
• Experience supporting SEMH needs in educational settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs and associated behaviours.
• Help pupils engage with learning and daily routines.
• Build positive, professional relationships with young people.
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers, behaviour leads and pastoral teams.
• Promote a consistent, structured learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Behaviour support

Emotional regulation

Engagement facilitation

Professional boundaries

Job description

Behaviour & Learning Support Assistant - SEMH School (Bristol)

Full‑Time | Term‑Time Only | Long‑Term Role

£92‑£105 per day | Immediate / September Starts

We are working with specialist SEMH schools across Bristol seeking Behaviour & Learning Support Assistants to join their teams.

This role involves supporting pupils who require additional help with behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in education. You will play a key role in helping young people develop positive routines, build confidence and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in behaviour, mental health, child development and specialist education.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small group support
• Support pupils with SEMH needs and associated behaviours
• Help pupils engage with learning and daily routines
• Build positive, professional relationships with young people
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour strategies
• Work closely with teachers, behaviour leads and pastoral teams
• Promote a consistent and structured learning environment

This is a hands‑on role where your ability to remain calm, resilient and consistent will have a direct impact on pupils' progress and engagement.

Who This Role Suits

• Have experience working with young people, behaviour or additional needs
• Are confident, resilient and able to work proactively
• Can build trust and rapport with pupils
• Understand the importance of boundaries, routines and consistency
• Have an interest in behaviour, mental health or education

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Youth Work
• Sports Coaching
• Support Work
• Residential Childcare
• Care Work
• Mentoring
• Tutoring
• Psychology
• Criminology
• Childhood Studies
• Health & Social Care

Previous school experience is beneficial but not essential.

The School Environment

• Small class sizes
• Strong behaviour support systems
• Experienced pastoral and leadership teams
• Ongoing training and development
• Clear structures and routines
• Opportunities for long‑term progression

What You'll Receive

• Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella deductions)
• Long‑term, stable role
• Specialist SEMH experience
• Behaviour and safeguarding training
• Ongoing support from experienced consultants
• Opportunities for permanent positions

Career Progression

This role offers valuable experience for careers in:

• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Youth Justice
• Social Work
• Teaching
• SEN Education
• Mental Health Support
• Behaviour and Pastoral Support

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.

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