Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job description

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.

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