Sen Teaching Assistant

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.

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

• 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

• 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.
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