Sen Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Schools Across Bath Location: Bath and surrounding areas Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term Opportunities Salary: £92n - £100 per day We are currently recruiting compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistants to work across specialist schools in Bath, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a rewarding role for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact and helping young people overcome barriers to learning in a supportive and structured environment. The Role As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will: Support pupils with SEMH needs both inside and outside the classroom Build positive and trusting relationships with students Help manage behaviour in a calm and consistent manner Provide 1:1 and small group support Encourage emotional regulation, confidence, and engagement in learning Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and support staff Requirements Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional support needs is desirable A calm, patient, and adaptable approach Strong communication and behaviour management skills Ability to remain resilient in challenging situations Backgrounds in education, care, youth work, or support work are welcomed What We Offer ✨ Opportunities across supportive SEMH schools in Bath Flexible working options Ongoing training and professional development Dedicated consultant support Competitive rates of pay If you are passionate about supporting young people and creating positive outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to start your rewarding career supporting SEMH schools across Bath. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website