Year 9 SEMH Teaching Assistant

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational staffing agency is seeking a Year 9 SEMH Teaching Assistant for a full-time role starting in September. The successful candidate will provide 1-to-1 support to students with Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs. Ideal applicants will have experience in special education or similar settings. The position offers a supportive team culture and various benefits, including a Guarantee Pay Scheme and permanent roles.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support during the clearance and onboarding process

Interview preparation and advice

Compliance with Agency Workers Regulations

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH students or in a special educational needs setting is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and maintain a supportive learning environment.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively with teachers.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with a range of tasks.
• Focus on 1‑to‑1 support for students who may be struggling.
• Adopt a proactive approach and assist across various Year 9 classes.

Skills

Experience working with SEMH students

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Good communication skills

Job description

Year 9 SEMH Teaching Assistant

• Special school
• SEMH Students
• September start
• Full-time & long-term position

We work closely with a fantastic special school based in the South of Bath that is looking for a Year 9 SEMH Teaching Assistant to join from September. The school looks after students with Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs (SEMH).

The school is part of a well‑respected trust that continues to grow. Staff who have joined the school permanently report a positive, supportive team culture.

Role

The TA will support the class teacher with a range of tasks, focusing on 1‑to‑1 support for students who may be struggling. You will be expected to adopt a proactive approach and assist across various Year 9 classes.

Because the students have complex needs you must feel confident working with challenging behaviour. Ideally you have experience in a similar setting, but mainstream TAs who wish to make the transition to special school work are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH students or in a special educational needs setting is highly desirable.

• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and maintain a supportive learning environment.

• Good communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively with teachers.

Benefits

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Compliance with Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and supportStatutory employment rights, such as: sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay