Teaching Assistant - SEMH School

Five Education is recruiting a proactive and resilient teaching assistant to support students at an alternative education provider in East Bristol. This centre caters for children and young people with a range of SEMH needs. Many of the pupils present with challenging behaviour and so we are seeking composed, confident and collaborative individuals able to provide consistency and set boundaries in challenging situations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide structured 1:1 or small group support to students with behavioural needs

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

• Work closely with teaching staff and SENCo to implement behaviour plans and support strategies

• Encourage students to re-engage with learning through positive relationships and tailored support

• Support pupils during unstructured times such as break and lunch to ensure safety and inclusion

Essential Criteria:

• Confident, proactive, and emotionally resilient

• Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30-15:30 (term-time only)

• Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas

• Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years)

• Hold a current DBS check on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one

Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

• Cost of DBS refunded after you work 20 days

• Recommending a friend bonus scheme

• Specialist support / mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Kate at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Contact Kate on (phone number removed) / (url removed)