Impactful SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools

Connex Education; Bath; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE

SEND Toolkit access

Professional development pathways

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting passionate Primary SEMH Teaching Assistants to support a variety of primary schools across Bath from September 2026.

These roles involve working with pupils with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, and other SEND requirements, providing tailored support to help them engage with learning and school life. Flexible opportunities include day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, care or support settings.
• Genuine passion for supporting SEMH needs in primary education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; calm and adaptable.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs in the classroom and around the school.
• Build positive relationships to promote wellbeing, confidence and engagement.
• Support learning, behaviour and social development through individual and small group interventions.
• Work alongside teachers, SENDCos and pastoral staff to deliver tailored support strategies.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Communication skills

Resilience

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Connex Education is recruiting passionate Primary SEMH Teaching Assistants to support a variety of primary schools across Bath from September 2026.

These roles involve working with pupils with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, and other SEND requirements, providing tailored support to help them engage with learning and school life. Flexible opportunities include day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements.