SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH & Complex Needs)

SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH & Complex Needs)

Weston-super-Mare | Full-Time | £92-£105 per day | Immediate Start

Help Young People Re-engage With Education

Some pupils need more than academic support. They need someone who can build trust, provide consistency, and help them believe in themselves again.

We are recruiting a resilient and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in the Bristol area, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, and additional learning needs.

This setting supports students who may have struggled in mainstream education and benefits from a therapeutic, relationship-led approach. The successful candidate will be passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes both in school and beyond.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH and additional needs
Build positive relationships with students who may be disengaged from education
Support emotional regulation, resilience and self-confidence
Use a calm, consistent and trauma-informed approach to behaviour support
Help pupils access learning through practical, creative and differentiated activities
Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and wider professionals to support individual progress
Encourage independence, social development and positive routines

We're Looking For Someone Who Has Experience In:

SEN Teaching Assistant roles
Behaviour Mentor positions
Youth Work
Residential Childcare
Support Work
Care Work
Sports Coaching
Mental Health Support
Alternative Provision settings
Working with vulnerable young people
Psychology, Criminology, Childhood Studies and Education graduates are particularly encouraged to apply.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

Small class sizes and high levels of support
A strong focus on relationships and individual progress
Excellent training and development opportunities
Exposure to SEMH, behaviour support and trauma-informed practice
Valuable experience for careers in:

Educational Psychology
Social Work
Counselling
Teaching
Youth Justice
Mental Health Services

Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent position

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

Patient, resilient and empathetic
Confident building relationships with young people who present with challenging behaviour
Passionate about supporting vulnerable learners
Able to remain calm under pressure
Committed to helping every young person succeed
A positive team player with strong communication skills

Apply Today

If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can genuinely change the trajectory of a young person's education, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Sports Coach or Psychology Graduate looking to enter education, we'd love to hear from you.

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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.

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