Primary SEMH Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An education services provider is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in South Bristol. The successful candidate will support children facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges, helping them navigate their education confidently. Responsibilities include working with individuals and small groups, collaborating with educational teams, and applying effective regulation strategies. Applicants should have relevant experience and the necessary qualifications. Competitive daily pay is offered.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Supportive educational environment

Qualifications

• Experience with social, emotional, and mental health support.
• Ability to work with children in 1:1 settings.
• Must hold appropriate qualifications and training.

Responsibilities

• Support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Facilitate 1:1 and small group work.
• Collaborate with SEN and pastoral teams.

Skills

Calmness under pressure

SEMH experience

Relationship building

Youth work experience

Job description

⭐ SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary

South Bristol, BS3 and BS13
Full time
£89 to £95 per day

If you’re the calm, steady presence pupils turn to on tough days, this role is right up your street. You’ll support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them navigate school with confidence.

What the role involves:

• 1:1 and small group work
• Supporting regulation strategies and emotional wellbeing
• Helping pupils reconnect with learning
• Working closely with SEN, pastoral teams, and families

You’ll shine if you:

• Stay calm when things get a bit hectic
• Have SEMH, youth work, or support experience
• Build relationships quickly and positively
• Can easily travel to BS3 and BS13

Apply now or give the Bristol team a ring on 0117 945 3960.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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