Secondary Teaching Assistant - SEMH

• Location: Central Bristol
• Start Date: ASAP | Contract Until End of Academic Year
• Competitive Daily Rate

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Secondary Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a specialist setting in central Bristol. This is a rewarding, hands-on role for someone passionate about supporting young people who require consistent, relational support to engage with education.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Morning sessions will involve outreach and enrichment activities with students.
• Afternoon support will be focused on 1:1 SEMH intervention.
• Supporting emotional regulation, engagement, and behaviour.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff.
• Helping students develop confidence, independence, and life skills.

This role is full-time and will run until the end of the academic year.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience supporting SEN/SEMH students.
• Secondary-aged experience preferred.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Two professional references, covering the last 2 years.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car with business insurance.
• Ability to start ASAP.
• Calm, resilient, and relationship-focused approach.

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rate.
• Supportive and specialist working environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful, long-term impact.

To apply for this Secondary Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.