SEMH Teaching Assistant | KS2 Support & Emotional Wellbeing

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

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.