SEN Teaching Assistant - SEMH & Complex Needs

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH and complex needs in a specialist Bristol-area provision. The role includes 1:1 and small-group support, helping students regulate emotions, build resilience, and access learning through practical activities.

The position is full-time with immediate start, offering daily rates of £92-£105 and a commitment to safeguarding and high-quality training.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN teaching or related support roles is desirable.
• Ability to work 1:1 and in small groups with SEMH and complex needs.
• Calm, trauma-informed approach and strong communication with staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH and additional needs.
• Build positive relationships with students who may be disengaged from education.
• Support emotional regulation, resilience and self-confidence.
• Assist learning through practical and differentiated activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and wider staff to support progress.

Skills

SEN Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Mentor

Youth Work

Residential Care

Sports Coaching

Mental Health Support

Education

Psychology degree

Criminology degree

Childhood Studies degree

Education degree

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH and complex needs in a specialist Bristol-area provision. The role includes 1:1 and small-group support, helping students regulate emotions, build resilience, and access learning through practical activities.

The position is full-time with immediate start, offering daily rates of £92-£105 and a commitment to safeguarding and high-quality training.