Teaching Assistant (SEMH and SEN). Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

Vision for Education - Bristol; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized education provider in the United Kingdom seeks an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The role involves providing 1:1 and small group support. Candidates should exhibit compassion and have experience with SEMH needs. The position offers competitive daily rates and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Access to high-quality CPD

Ongoing consultant support

Flexibility in school settings

Opportunities for long-term roles

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH or behavioral difficulties.
• Knowledge of emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Commitment to safeguarding pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils.
• Implement behaviour strategies to help students re-engage.
• Build trusting relationships with students.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Compassionate

Excellent communication skills

De-escalation skills

Job description

Do you have the resilience to support children who ve faced emotional or behavioural challenges?

Can you build trust where others may have struggled?

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact every single day?

SEMH Teaching Assistant 1:1 and Small Group Support

We are looking for a dedicated and emotionally intelligent SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school team, providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

You’ll work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to support pupils who may be struggling with trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, or challenging behaviours. Your role will involve building strong, trusting relationships with students, implementing behaviour strategies, and helping them to re-engage with their learning in a safe and supportive environment.

This is more than a teaching assistant role it s a chance to be a consistent, positive presence in a young person s life. You’ll be helping them feel seen, heard, and valued, possibly for the first time in their school journey.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be calm, compassionate, and consistent under pressure
• Have experience supporting young people with SEMH, trauma-informed needs, or behavioural difficulties
• Understand the importance of emotional regulation and positive behaviour support strategies
• Be confident working 1:1 or with small groups to deliver interventions or reintegration support
• Have excellent communication and de-escalation skills
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

Role Requirements:

• Full-time availability (term-time only), typically Mon Fri during school hours
• Prior experience in a similar setting (school, youth work, care, PRU, or alternative provision) is highly desirable
• Knowledge of SEMH, ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), and trauma-informed approaches is beneficial
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)

Why Apply:

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
• Access to high-quality CPD including behaviour management, de-escalation, and SEN training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands your needs and career goals
• Flexibility to explore different school settings (mainstream, PRUs, specialist provisions)
• Opportunities for long-term roles and temp-to-perm transitions

Apply now and take the first step towards changing a young person s story. With your support, their classroom can become a space of safety, growth, and new beginnings.

If you have the drive and passion to bring the best to a classroom and support those most in need, apply today!