SEMH/SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need a little extra understanding, patience, and encouragement?

Our partner schools across Bristol are looking for confident and compassionate educators with experience supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. These schools are committed to creating safe, inclusive environments where every student feels supported and able to succeed.

This role is ideal for educators who enjoy building strong relationships with students and helping them stay engaged in their learning, even when challenges arise. It’s also a fantastic opportunity for graduates, youth workers, support staff, or aspiring teachers looking to gain valuable classroom experience.

The Role:

You’ll be supporting classes, ensuring learning in a calm and structured environment. Your presence will help students stay focused, regulated, and supported throughout the lesson.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students to stay engaged and complete tasks
• Managing behaviour with patience, consistency, and understanding
• Building positive relationships with pupils to encourage participation
• De-escalating challenging situations using calm and effective strategies
• Maintaining a safe and supportive classroom environment
• Following safeguarding procedures at all times
• Reporting any concerns through the school’s safeguarding systems

About You

We’re looking for someone who understands that connection comes before correction and who enjoys making a genuine difference in young people’s lives.

You might have experience in:

• SEMH settings
• Behaviour support roles
• Youth work or mentoring
• Care or support work with young people
• Alternative provision or PRU environments

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are calm, resilient, and confident managing behaviour
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people
• Have excellent communication and listening skills
• Are passionate about helping students grow in confidence and independence
• Hold a degree or have relevant experience working with young people

Why Choose Protocol Education? xwzovoh

• Flexible working to suit your schedule
• Competitive daily pay, £ per hour, paid weekly
• Dedicated consultants who understand SEMH and behaviour support roles
• Simple, easy-to-use booking system
• PAYE pay, plus £50 for referring a teacher

What We Need to Get You Started:

• Right to work in the UK, such as a passport or share code
• Two proofs of address, for example a driving licence, utility bill, or council tax letter
• A CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including relevant work with children or young people
• Overseas Police Check if you’ve lived abroad for three months or more in the last five years

If you’re someone who believes every young person deserves patience, support, and a chance to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start making a real impact in the classroom.