SEN/SEMH Teaching assistant
The Role
Provide 1:1 support to students with SEMH, ASC, and additional needs
Maintain a high level of supervision, ensuring pupils remain safe and supported
Support learning in both indoor and outdoor environments, adapting to pupils’ needs
Build strong, trusting relationships to encourage engagement and participation
What We’re Looking For
A resilient, proactive, and calm individual who can respond to changing situations
Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or additional needs
Confidence in managing behaviour and maintaining consistent boundaries
Essential requirements
- A valid UK driving license
- Right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.
- Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years).
- Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one*
- *Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.
What can Five Education offer you?
- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
- Recommending a friend bonus scheme
- Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working
Pay
Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.
Vetting
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.