SEMH Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 24,821 - 31,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Weekly PAYE payroll

SEND Toolkit access

Funded qualifications

Care to Classroom progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to support students with SEMH needs across primary and secondary settings in Bristol.

You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide tailored support, helping students manage anxiety and behavioural challenges and to achieve positive learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH/SEND or behavioural needs preferred.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to work in diverse student settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and progress.
• Support the delivery of personalised learning and behaviour strategies.
• Assist students in developing emotional regulation, social skills, and confidence.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, parents/carers, and external professionals.
• Support behaviour management in line with school policies.
• Monitor and record student progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Calm & patient

Strong communication

Experience with SEMH/SEND

Qualifications in education/childcare/

Education

Education/Childcare/Psychology/YW qualifications

Tools

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

September Opportunities – Bristol

£100 – £127per day

About the Role

Connex Education are seeking dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistants to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within specialist educational settings, covering both priamry and secondary phases. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide tailored support for pupils who may display challenging behaviour, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, or additional learning needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs.


• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and progress.


• Support the delivery of personalised learning and behaviour strategies.


• Assist students in developing emotional regulation, social skills, and confidence.


• Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.


• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, parents/carers, and external professionals.


• Support behaviour management in line with school policies.


• Monitor and record student progress and wellbeing.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or behavioural needs is desirable.


• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach.


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.


• Ability to remain resilient and professional in challenging situations.


• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.


• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, psychology, or youth work are advantageous but not essential.

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates


• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies


• Free access to our SEND Toolkit for professional development


• Funded qualifications including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching & Learning, Level 4 HTLA and Level 5 TEFL


• Career progression opportunities through our Care to Classroom conversion course


• A supportive and welcoming staff team with a specialist SEND Consultant

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.