SEMH & ASC Teaching Assistant

Location: Cam& surrounding areas

Pay: £95–£115 per day PAYE

Job Type: Flexible Supply, Temporary, Long-Term & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities

Start Date: Flexible

Connex Education Partnership are seeking calm, patient and resilient Teaching Assistants to support children and young people across specialist education settings and schools across the Cam, Dursley, Berkley and Thornbury areas.

These opportunities are particularly suited to individuals with an interest in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including young people who may experience barriers to learning as a result of emotional regulation, anxiety, behaviour or difficulties building relationships.

You may also support pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) who experience associated communication, social interaction and behavioural challenges. The focus is on providing a consistent, nurturing and structured environment where pupils feel safe, understood and able to engage with education.

This role could suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEMH Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Support Worker, Residential Worker or Mentor looking to bring their skills into education.

As a SEMH & ASC Teaching Assistant, you may be responsible for:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support

Supporting children and young people with SEMH needs

Supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions and associated communication challenges

Supporting positive behaviour and appropriate responses to challenging situations

Supporting communication, social interaction and relationship-building

Helping pupils develop independence and resilienceFollowing individual support, behaviour and learning plans

Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and other specialist staff

Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs

Experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions





Experience supporting behavioural or communication challenges

Experience working with vulnerable children or young people

A background in education, youth work, mentoring, care or other relevant support roles

The resilience and empathy needed to support pupils who may find education challenging

A genuine interest in helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning

Experience within an educational setting is desirable, but relevant experience outside of education is also highly valued.

Flexible Opportunities

Connex offers a range of SEMH and SEND Teaching Assistant opportunities across Bristol, including:

Short-term placements

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Whether you’re looking for flexible supply work or a consistent long-term placement, we’ll work with you to find opportunities that match your experience and availability.

Why Connex Education Partnership?

Flexible supply opportunities

Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies

Free access to our SEND Toolkit and CPD training courses

Funded formal qualifications, including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching & Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL

Career progression opportunities through our specialist training pathways

Wellbeing support and refresher training

Ongoing support throughout your placement

If you’re passionate about supporting children and young people with SEMH and additional needs and would like to use your skills and experience to make a real difference in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

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