Teaching assistant - SEN

Protocol Education Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

CPD & training

Safeguarding training provided

DBS check support

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking SEMH Teaching Assistants to join a school in the BA2 area of Bath. You will provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them engage with learning and build positive relationships.

You will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to implement strategies, support emotional regulation, and foster a safe, nurturing environment that promotes independence and personal development. Competitive pay and flexible hours offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in education, care, youth work or mental health settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Supporting emotional regulation and encouraging positive behaviour.
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams to implement support strategies.
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and personal development.

Skills

Experience with children

Calm and patient

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Bath (BA2)

Full-Time & Part-Time Flexible Opportunities Available

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need additional emotional and behavioural support? We are seeking compassionate, resilient, and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to join a supportive school in the BA2 area of Bath.

This rewarding role involves working with pupils who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to engage with learning, develop positive relationships, and reach their full potential.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Supporting emotional regulation and encouraging positive behaviour.
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams to implement support strategies.
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and personal development.

We Are Looking For:

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour in a positive and supportive manner.
• Experience in education, care, youth work, coaching, support work, or mental health settings is highly desirable.

What We Offer:

Full-time and part-time flexible working options

Competitive rates of pay

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant

A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on young people's lives

This opportunity would be ideal for Teaching Assistants, Support Workers, Youth Workers, Care Workers, Psychology Graduates, or anyone with a passion for supporting children with additional needs.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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