SEMH Teaching Assistant – Dynamic Outreach-Based Role

Job description

Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start

• Location: Central Bristol
• Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Until End of Academic Year)
• Competitive Daily Pay Rate

We are looking to appoint a reliable and experienced Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistant to work within a SEMH provision in central Bristol, supporting students who require consistent structure and emotional support. This role is ideal for someone confident working across outreach, enrichment, and 1:1 support, and who can build positive, trusting relationships with young people.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Supporting students during outreach and enrichment activities in the mornings.
• Delivering 1:1 SEMH support in the afternoons.
• Encouraging engagement, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour.
• Supporting students both on-site and in community-based settings.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role is full-time and available for an immediate start, running through to the end of the academic year.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience supporting students with SEN/SEMH.
• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Two professional references, covering the last 2 years.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
• Confident managing behaviour and supporting emotional needs.

The Right Candidate Will Be:

• Calm, patient, and resilient.
• Comfortable working independently and off-site.
• Strong communicator with a supportive approach.
• Passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning.

What’s Included:

• Competitive daily pay rate.
• Supportive and well-established setting.
• Opportunity to make a real impact with consistent students.
• Immediate start available.

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

This role cannot support overseas sponsorship.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Plymouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£95.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English