SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Bath
Position: Teaching Assistant(Full-Time)
Term Time Only: Monday to Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm)
Start Date: 17th March 2025
Five Education is seeking a passionate, full-time Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and trauma. The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable students and be able to provide both academic and emotional support, building trusting relationships to foster growth.
You will be expected to assist teachers in delivering tailored lessons, offer one-on-one support to students, and help create a safe and positive learning environment. A compassionate and patient approach is essential, as well as the ability to establish trusting relationships with students to encourage their academic and personal development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support students with SEMH and trauma-related needs
- Assist with personalized learning plans
- Manage challenging behaviour in an inclusive environment
- Build supportive relationships with students
- Collaborate with teachers and staff for comprehensive support
Essential Criteria:
- Experience with SEMH or special educational needs
- Background in trauma-informed practice (desirable)
- Passionate about supporting vulnerable students
- Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
- Relevant references and DBS checks
- Availability for 5 days a week, term-time (Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM)
Why Join Five Education?
- Support throughout your job search with mentoring
- Free specialized training (Team Teach, Makaton, Autism Awareness, etc.)
- Free DBS (refunded after 20 days)
- £150 Amazon Voucher for recommending a friend
How to Apply:
For more information or to apply, contact Tom at or
Five Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All successful candidates will undergo DBS and reference checks.
Pay:
PAYE payroll with no hidden fees.
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Five Education Recruitment Limited
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Bath, Somerset BA2, England
£83.29 - £95.26 per day
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Five Education is looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant in Bath to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, starting on March 17, 2025.
- The role requires experience working with vulnerable students and a compassionate approach to help them thrive academically and emotionally.
- Key responsibilities include assisting with personalized learning plans, managing challenging behavior, and collaborating with teachers.
- Candidates should have experience with SEMH or special educational needs, and a background in trauma-informed practice is desirable.
- The position offers a PAYE salary with no hidden fees, and candidates must be available Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
