SEMH Teaching Assistant

• SEMH Teaching Assistant
• BS15
• Full-Time and Part-Time 
• Working 1 to 1 with pupils with SEMH needs.  

Here at Long-Term Teachers, I am currently working with a Primary School in the BS15 area of Bristol who are currently seeking experienced Teaching Assistants who are confident working with Special Educational Needs. 

This Primary School has recently opened a new resource base where there are a few children with SEMH and Autism needs are learning with a handful of Teaching Assistants. 

This school works hard to provide children with an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful, providing an environment which prepares our pupils for the next stage of their education.

The Role 

With the new resource base opened in September, the Head Teacher is looking for Teaching Assistants who have a high level of experience working with SEMH and ASD needs. 

You will be working to build strong relationships with children in the classroom, ensuring their safety but encouraging them in engagement and development with their learning. 

You will be expected to: 

• Strong positive behaviour management strategies. 
• Work collaboratively with the Class Teacher
• Be calm and nurturing. 
• Be flexible and encouraging when working with this pupil.
• Be adaptable with the child’s learning environment.
• Communicate and observe personal and learning development.

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

- Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

- Permanent job roles

- Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process

- Working to Agency Workers Regulations

- Interview preparation, advice and support

- Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay