SEMH Teaching Assistant

Supply SEMH Teaching Assistant – South Gloucestershire Location: South Gloucestershire Position: Supply Teaching Assistant – SEMH Employer: Thrive Education Pay: Competitive PAYE rates Work: Flexible supply / temporary opportunities Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and reach their potential? Thrive Education is looking for dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join our team and work on a supply basis within schools and specialist settings across South Gloucestershire. We are particularly interested in hearing from Teaching Assistants who have experience supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or who have a genuine passion for working with pupils who may require additional support. The Role As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you could be supporting pupils who experience challenges with their emotional wellbeing, behaviour, social development or engagement with education. Depending on the setting and individual needs of the pupils, your responsibilities may include: Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils. Supporting pupils to engage positively with learning. Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people. Helping pupils manage emotions and develop appropriate coping strategies. Supporting positive behaviour and encouraging pupils to make good choices. Working alongside teachers and other professionals to provide consistent support. Helping create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment. Supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom where required. Why Work with Thrive Education? At Thrive Education, we understand that supply work needs to fit around your individual circumstances. Whether you are looking for regular work, occasional days, or something that can work around existing commitments, we can offer flexible opportunities across South Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas. You can benefit from: Flexible working to suit your availability. Opportunities across a range of schools and educational settings. Competitive rates of pay. PAYE employment through Thrive Education. A dedicated consultant who understands your requirements. Opportunities to develop your experience within SEMH and specialist education. The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people. About You We would love to hear from you if you are: An experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Youth Worker. Experienced in, or passionate about, supporting children with SEMH needs. Patient, resilient and compassionate. Confident supporting positive behaviour. Able to build strong and professional relationships with pupils. Adaptable and comfortable working in different educational environments. Reliable, professional and committed to safeguarding children and young people. Previous experience within an SEMH, SEN, PRU, alternative provision, care or youth work setting would be highly advantageous, but we are also interested in hearing from candidates with transferable experience and the right attitude. Join Thrive Education At Thrive Education, our focus is on finding the right people for the right settings. Placing professionals, not just plugging gaps. If you're looking for flexible SEMH Teaching Assistant work in South Gloucestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss the opportunities currently available with Thrive Education.