Experienced Teaching Assistant - SEMH - Bath

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you’ll work as part of a dedicated team providing tailored emotional, social, and academic support to pupils with additional needs.

You will:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, promoting emotional regulation and resilience.

• Implement trauma-informed practices to create a safe, nurturing learning environment.

• Support individuals and small groups with both learning and social development.

• Use de-escalation strategies and consistent routines to manage challenging behaviour.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to deliver holistic support plans.

• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive engagement in learning.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm, term time only.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.

• Knowledgeable and confident in applying trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches.

• Patient, empathetic, and resilient — able to stay calm under pressure.

• Adaptable and collaborative, with excellent communication skills.

• Committed to helping every pupil build confidence and achieve their full potential.

Experience working in a specialist or alternative provision setting is highly desirable.

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service.

• Have relevant experience supporting pupils with SEMH or complex behavioural needs.

• Demonstrate a compassionate and professional approach to supporting vulnerable learners.

Vision for Education is a trusted education recruitment agency, dedicated to matching passionate education professionals with rewarding roles across the UK.

We’re fully committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff undertake thorough interview and referencing checks and must hold, or be prepared to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check.

As part of the Vision for Education team, you’ll receive:

• Competitive daily pay, weekly via PAYE.

• Access to our Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability).

• Pension contributions (qualifying period applies).

• Full AWR compliance ensuring fair pay and conditions.

• FREE professional development, including Safeguarding training.

• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

• Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated local consultant.

If you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils through a trauma-informed and nurturing approach, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Vision for Education and help change lives in Bath — one child at a time.

Apply now to begin your next rewarding role in an SEMH school setting.

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