SEMH Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE daily rates

Pension contributions

CPD / Training

Dedicated consultant

Social and networking events

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a confident and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a brand-new SEMH school in North Somerset, near Bristol Airport. This is a full-time, long-term role supporting secondary-aged students with SEMH needs.

You will work closely with students in and out of the classroom, helping them engage with learning, regulate emotions and develop positive relationships in a trauma-informed environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Experience in education, youth work, residential care or similar.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom.
• Help students engage with learning and regulate emotions.
• Implement de-escalation techniques to support students.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

De-escalation

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Job description

North Somerset (Near Bristol Airport)

£14.24 per hour Full-time | Term Time Only Start Date: September 2026

The Role

Vision for Education is seeking a confident and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a brand-new SEMH school in North Somerset, close to Bristol Airport. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity supporting secondary-aged students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

You will work closely with students both in and out of the classroom, helping them to engage with learning, regulate their emotions and develop positive relationships. Every day will be different, and you'll play a key role in creating a safe, supportive environment where young people can thrive.

The school follows a trauma-informed approach, so you'll need to build positive relationships, remain calm under pressure and use effective de-escalation techniques to support students when required.

The School

This is a brand-new specialist SEMH school offering a fresh and supportive environment for both students and staff. The school is committed to providing personalised education for young people who require additional emotional and behavioural support, with a strong focus on building confidence, resilience and preparing students for the future.

You'll be joining a passionate and welcoming team where ongoing training and professional development are encouraged.

Requirements

The desired Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour or additional needs.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Confidence building positive relationships and maintaining clear boundaries.
• Experience in education, youth work, residential care, support work or similar transferable roles.
• A willingness to learn and develop through ongoing training.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.

What We Offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you'll receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system (guaranteed pay scheme available).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About Us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.