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SEN/SEMH Support Worker (School-Based)

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Posting date: 04 June 2026
Salary: £90 to £105 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 July 2026
Location: Bath
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 219726

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Summary

Location: Bath (BA2)

Contract: Full-Time (Term-Time)

Start Date: September (with potential for immediate start for the right candidate)

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need it most?

We are seeking a resilient and dedicated SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant to work closely with students in a school setting in Bath (BA2). This role involves supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, helping them succeed both academically and socially.

This is a highly rewarding position, ideal for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are confident managing challenging behaviour while building positive relationships.
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
- Support students' academic progress and emotional development
- Assist in managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
- Promote positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
- Encourage social skills, confidence, and independence

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, particularly those with experience in:
- Youth work / youth justice
- Security or military services
- Behaviour support or mentoring roles

You will also:
- Have experience working with challenging behaviour
- Be calm, patient, and resilient under pressure
- Be passionate about making a difference in young people's lives
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be adaptable and proactive in your approach

✅ Graduates in Criminology, Psychology, or related fields are highly encouraged to apply
- Make a genuine impact on pupils' lives every day
- Gain valuable experience within SEN and SEMH education
- Build skills relevant to careers in education, psychology, or youth justice
- Work in a supportive and collaborative school environment

If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and support students to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you-apply now!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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