SEMH Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary in St George, Bristol. You will support KS2 pupils with SEMH needs, modelling calm and positive behaviour, and work closely with the SENCO and teachers to promote inclusion and learning engagement.

This full-time, term-time role offers long-term stability through to the end of the academic year, with daily pay in the £92.63–£97.00 range. DBS and safeguarding checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, behavioural or additional needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient in challenging situations.
• Establish strong relationships with primary-aged children.
• Good understanding of positive behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Consistent, approachable and able to maintain clear boundaries.
• Works effectively as part of a wider school team.
• Passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing alongside their education.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to KS2 pupils with SEMH needs.
• Help pupils manage emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and act as a consistent role model.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Use positive behaviour strategies and clear, consistent boundaries.
• Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and wider pastoral team.
• Help create a calm, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
• Encourage pupils to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

Skills

SEMH support experience

Calm and patient

Relationship building

Positive behaviour management

Consistency and boundaries

Team collaboration

Emotional wellbeing focus

Job description

About the Role

ASAP Start, Full-time, Term-time Only, Long-term to End of Academic Year, Pay: £92.63–£97.00 per day

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to KS2 pupils with SEMH needs
• Help pupils manage emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement with learning
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and act as a consistent role model
• Support pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Use positive behaviour strategies and clear, consistent boundaries
• Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and wider pastoral team
• Help create a calm, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
• Encourage pupils to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience supporting children with SEMH, behavioural or additional needs
• Is calm, patient and resilient when faced with challenging situations
• Can establish strong and trusting relationships with primary-aged children
• Has a good understanding of positive behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Is consistent, approachable and able to maintain clear boundaries
• Works effectively as part of a wider school team
• Is passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing alongside their education

Why Apply?

• Join a welcoming primary school in St George, Bristol
• Gain valuable experience supporting KS2 pupils with SEMH needs
• Work alongside a supportive teaching and SEND team
• Make a genuine difference to children's confidence, wellbeing and educational outcomes
• Enjoy a stable long-term position through to the end of the academic year
• Receive ongoing support and professional development through Axcis Education

Key Details

• Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Location: St George, Bristol (BS5)
• Setting: Mainstream Primary School
• Age Group: Key Stage 2
• Needs: SEMH / Behaviour
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Long-term to the end of the academic year
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only
• Pay: £92.63–£97.00 per day

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.