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SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 28 February 2026
Salary: £90 to £100 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 March 2026
Location: Bath, Somerset
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 204854

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Summary

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Supply Staff

Location: Bath
Salary: £90 - £100 per day
Contract Type: Temporary | Supply | Ongoing Opportunities Available


Are you passionate about supporting young people's wellbeing and development? Do you thrive in structured, nurturing educational settings where every pupil is encouraged to succeed?

We are currently recruiting dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants and Supply Staff to work within inclusive school settings in Bath. These roles involve supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, particularly social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Whether you are seeking flexible day-to-day supply work or longer-term placements, we can help you find an opportunity that suits your skills and availability.

As a valued member of the school community, you will:
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Support pupils with SEMH needs to engage positively in their learning


Support pupils with SEMH needs to engage positively in their learning
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Help create an organised, predictable, and supportive classroom environment


Help create an organised, predictable, and supportive classroom environment
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Encourage pupils to develop confidence, resilience, and independence


Encourage pupils to develop confidence, resilience, and independence
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Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents/carers to secure positive outcomes


Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents/carers to secure positive outcomes

This role is ideal for compassionate, patient individuals who are committed to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing.
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Provide one-to-one and small group support


Provide one-to-one and small group support
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Assist with behaviour management and promote positive engagement


Assist with behaviour management and promote positive engagement
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Support the delivery of tailored learning activities


Support the delivery of tailored learning activities
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Model positive social interactions and support emotional regulation


Model positive social interactions and support emotional regulation
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Contribute to a safe, consistent, and encouraging learning environment


Contribute to a safe, consistent, and encouraging learning environment
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Experience working with children or young people (e.g. , teaching assistant, mentoring, youth work, care or similar)


Experience working with children or young people (e.g. , teaching assistant, mentoring, youth work, care or similar)
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An understanding of SEMH and SEN needs (desirable but not essential - training can be provided)


An understanding of SEMH and SEN needs (desirable but not essential - training can be provided)
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Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting relationships


Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
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A flexible, proactive, and positive approach


A flexible, proactive, and positive approach

We welcome applications from candidates with relevant lived experience or transferable skills. Passion, empathy, and commitment are highly valued.
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Flexible working options - choose supply days or ongoing placements


Flexible working options - choose supply days or ongoing placements
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Access to inclusive schools and supportive staff teams


Access to inclusive schools and supportive staff teams
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Opportunities to gain experience across different educational settings


Opportunities to gain experience across different educational settings
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Ongoing support and career development


Ongoing support and career development
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The chance to make a genuine difference in pupils' lives every day


The chance to make a genuine difference in pupils' lives every day

Begin your rewarding journey with us today.

Click Apply Now to submit your CV and tell us why you would be a strong fit for this opportunity.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to appropriate compliance and safeguarding checks.

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