SEN Teaching Assistant

Unqualified SEN Support Worker (SEMH) – South Bristol – Immediate Start

South Bristol
£90–£110 per day (depending on experience)
Full-time | Term-time only | Long-term opportunities available

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs but don’t hold formal teaching qualifications?

Do you have experience in care, youth work, coaching, residential support or mental health settings?

We are recruiting Unqualified Specialist SEN Support Workers to work within specialist SEN and SEMH schools across South Bristol. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed in education.

About the Schools

These specialist provisions support pupils aged 5–16 with:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• ADHD

• Trauma and attachment-related needs

• Challenging behaviour linked to adverse childhood experiences

The schools offer small class sizes, structured routines, therapeutic approaches and strong pastoral support. Staff work closely together to create a safe, consistent and nurturing environment.

The Role

As an Unqualified Specialist SEN Support Worker, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support

• Help pupils regulate emotions and manage behaviour

• Support learning activities tailored to individual EHCP targets

• Build positive, professional relationships based on trust and consistency

• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs and external professionals

• Support pupils both inside and outside of the classroom

This role requires patience, resilience and a calm, proactive approach. Every day is different, but every day is meaningful.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from backgrounds such as:

• Youth work

• Residential care

• Mental health support

• Sports coaching

• Behaviour mentoring

• Support work

You should:

• Be passionate about supporting vulnerable young people ❤️

• Be confident managing challenging behaviour

• Remain calm under pressure

• Be reliable, consistent and professional

• Hold a DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)

Previous school experience is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay

• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

• Dedicated consultant support

• Opportunity for permanent contracts

• A genuinely rewarding career pathway within SEN and SEMH education

If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people across South Bristol, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today via Indeed with your CV.

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