Teaching Assistant- SEMH support

A BS4 primary school is seeking a resilient and empathetic Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 pupil with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

This child is bright and capable but struggles with emotional regulation. Some days are brilliant. Others need careful de-escalation and a calm reset.

You’ll work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide consistent support, help manage behaviour triggers, and build positive coping strategies.

The school has a clear behaviour policy and values relationship-based practice. You won’t be left figuring it out alone.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or behavioural needs
• Confident with de-escalation strategies
• Calm under pressure
• Clear communicator with firm but fair boundaries
• Emotionally resilient• A able to build trust without taking things personally

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