Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Location: Knowle, South Bristol
Hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm
Pay: £100 - £120 (depending on experience)

Role: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to engage with their learning and thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment.

The school is through from primary to sixth form. The school are looking for open minded TAs that bring flexibility and want to give everything a go. Although the school caters for a range of years, they want to support those with experience and comfortability.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assist in implementing individualized learning plans, ensuring students can access the curriculum and achieve their goals.

* Provide emotional and behavioral support, helping students develop coping strategies and resilience.

* Foster a positive learning environment where students feel safe, respected, and valued.

* Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other staff members to create and maintain effective learning strategies.

* Support students in developing social skills and building positive relationships with peers.

* Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents as needed.

* Promote the Academy’s values of exploration, support, joy, confidence, respect, accountability, equality, and success in all interactions.

Qualifications and Skills:

* Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEMH needs, is desirable.

* A genuine passion for supporting the learning and development of young people.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students and staff.

* Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to the needs of individual students.

* A positive, patient, and resilient attitude, with a commitment to the Academy’s values.

From the school:
At this academy, we believe in unlocking the potential of every young person. Our mission is to create an environment where students can EXPLORE new learning opportunities and experiences. We are committed to SUPPORTING each pupil in their unique learning journey, ensuring they FIND JOY in their educational experience.

We strive to cultivate CONFIDENCE in our students, inspiring them to aim higher, while instilling RESPECT for themselves, others, and their environment. We emphasize ACCOUNTABILITY for their choices and actions, nurturing a sense of responsibility. Our values underscore that we are ALL VALUED EQUALLY, ALL UNIQUE, and that we can ALL SUCCEED TOGETHER—as a community, as individuals, and alongside our parents and carers.

What We Offer:

* A supportive and inclusive working environment where every team member is valued.

* Opportunities for professional development and training.

* The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

If you are ready to join our dedicated team and contribute to the success of our students, we invite you to apply. Together, we can create a nurturing space where every student can explore, learn, and achieve.

Please apply if you are looking for long term, short term, part time and full time work and Zen Educate can support you in working with this school and schools across Bristol and BANES