SEMH Support Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Full-time hours

Contract through Aug 2027

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a dedicated SEMH Support Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH needs in North Bristol. You will help regulate emotions, support engagement with learning and build relationships with peers and adults.

Working with the class teacher, SENCO and school team, you will adapt activities, promote independence and positive behaviour, and contribute to a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant qualifications and training for SEMH/SEND role.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to the same pupil throughout the week.
• Build strong, positive and trusting relationships with pupil and staff.
• Support emotional regulation and wellbeing during the school day.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive behaviour strategies.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, SEND professionals and parents/carers.

Skills

SEMH experience

1:1 support

Patience & resilience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

A welcoming and supportive primary school in North Bristol is seeking a dedicated SEMH Support Teaching Assistant to provide consistent 1:1 support to a pupil with additional social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child's educational journey by becoming a trusted adult and positive role model throughout their school week.

Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team, you will help the pupil regulate emotions, develop confidence, engage positively with learning and build successful relationships with peers and adults.

This position is linked to funding outlined within the pupil's EHCP.

The Role

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to the same pupil throughout the week
• Build a strong, positive and trusting relationship
• Support emotional regulation and wellbeing throughout the school day
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
• Promote independence, confidence and positive behaviour strategies
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEND professionals and parents/carers

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, SEND, behaviour needs or additional learning needs
• Is patient, calm and resilient in challenging situations
• Can build positive relationships and act as a consistent role model
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Is passionate about helping children achieve both academically and emotionally

What the School Offers

• A supportive and inclusive school environment
• The opportunity to have a lasting impact on a child's development
• Competitive pay from £14.25 per hour PAYE
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday
• Stable employment through to August 2027

If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can genuinely change a child's school experience, we'd love to hear from you.

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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