SEMH Teaching Assistant

Five Education; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An Educational Service Provider in Newport is seeking recent graduates in Psychology, Health, and Social Care to work as Teaching Assistants/Mentors. In this role, you will help support students with SEND in Primary, Secondary and Specialist schools, focusing on emotional and educational engagement. Key responsibilities include one-to-one support, using de-escalation techniques, and acting as a positive role model. The position requires a commitment of 5 days a week during term time, and offers specialized training and a competitive pay rate of £90–£110 per day.

Benefits

Free specialised training

Free DBS refund after 20 days

Recommending a friend bonus scheme

Specialist support while working

Qualifications

• Demonstrate positive reinforcement with students.
• Confidently build relationships with pupils.
• Have a right to work in the UK with a valid visa.
• Access to transportation (bicycle, car, or bus routes).
• Work from 8.30 to 3.30, 5 days a week during term time.
• Provide relevant references and DBS/police checks.

Responsibilities

• Work with the lead teacher to engage students.
• Provide one-to-one support.
• Be flexible and willing to assist outside the classroom.
• Use de-escalation techniques to maintain calm.
• Serve as a positive role model.

Skills

Positive reinforcement

Building relationships with pupils

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Recent Psychology, Health and Social Care or Education graduate

Job description

Are you a recent Psychology, Health and social care or Education graduate? Five Education is offering exciting positions mentoring children with SEND. We work with Primary, Secondary and Specialist schools in Bristol and are looking for Teaching assistants/Mentors to support several students with dysregulated behaviour. The students need support in engaging in lesson time and group activities. They often display challenging behaviours and require emotional support. An understanding of emotional needs and an empathetic approach are desirable for this role. The ideal candidate will be thoughtful, patient, flexible, and able to step in and cover colleagues in the team occasionally. This is a perfect opportunity for a graduate to gain some experience with the idea of heading into a teaching role in the future.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Working with the lead teacher to help engage the student as much as possible.
• Working on a one-to-one basis.
• Be flexible and willing to work with the student outside the classroom.
• Using de‑escalation techniques to ensure the student stays calm.
• Providing a positive role model for young people.
• Be compassionate and patient.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrate positive reinforcement.
• Be confident and able to build relationships with pupils.
• Have a right to work in the UK (A valid visa).
• Access to bicycle, car, or proximity to main bus routes.
• Able to work 8.30–3.30, 5 days per week during term time only.
• Provide relevant references and, if required, DBS/police checks.

Vetting and DBS

• If you do not have a Non‑Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo reference checks, TRA checks and a DBS check; an interview will also take place.
• Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol.
• Free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days).
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme.
• Specialist support/mentoring while you are working.

Contact

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Pay rate is for illustration and includes holiday pay. Pay: £90–£110 per day (inclusive of holiday pay).

Location: Bristol • Contract: Full‑time

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under‑represented at this level.