SEMH Teaching Assistant

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment provider in England seeks an SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil. The role involves assisting with emotional regulation and fostering an inclusive environment. Candidates should have experience with SEMH needs and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive daily pay rate of £95-£110. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a child's educational journey.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Supportive school environment

Ongoing professional development

CPD portfolio enhancement

Free Safeguarding training

Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus

Online portal for pay management

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEMH needs is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH needs.
• Assist with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and academic engagement.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement strategies and interventions.
• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Calmness under pressure

Education

Team Teach certificate

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – East Bristol

Start Date: January
Contract: Full-time, until end of academic year
Pay: £95-£110 per day

We are seeking a dedicated SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a Year 4 pupil in a welcoming primary school in East Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s educational journey.

Role Overview

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH needs.
• Assist with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and academic engagement.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement strategies and interventions.
• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children with SEMH needs is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• Team Teach certificate is preferable but not essential – training can be provided.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate: £95-£110.
• Supportive school environment with ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on a child’s life.

Interested? Apply today to join a passionate team and help shape a brighter future for this pupil.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities – Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.