Full-time • Key Stage 4 • Alternative Provision • Term-time Only Are you looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role in Bristol this January? Axcis Education is delighted to be working with a leading alternative provision in Bristol that supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and behavioural challenges. We are now recruiting a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2026, supporting Key Stage 4 pupils to achieve both academically and emotionally. ________________________________________ About the Role As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide 1:1 and small-group support, adapting learning to suit individual needs. • Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and re-engage positively with education. • Use strategies such as de-escalation, restorative practice, and positive behaviour management. • Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to deliver personalised learning plans. • Act as a mentor and positive role model, building strong, trusting relationships with students. ________________________________________ About You We are looking for someone who is: • Experienced in supporting young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or SEND. • Resilient, calm and patient, even in high-pressure situations. • Empathetic, compassionate, and able to build strong rapport with pupils. • Ideally trained in Team Teach or holding a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 3 TA) – training can be provided. ________________________________________ Why Join This School? • Make a genuine difference to vulnerable young people. • Work in a supportive, collaborative environment where staff wellbeing is valued. • Access ongoing CPD, training and development through Axcis Education. • Enjoy competitive pay with long-term stability and potential for a permanent contract. ________________________________________ Key Details • Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant • Start date: January 2026 • Location: Bristol (alternative provision) • Age group: Key Stage 4 • Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only • Pay: £100–£110 per day (PAYE) ________________________________________ How to Apply If you’re passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and want to progress your Teaching Assistant career in Bristol, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that truly makes a difference. INDBRI <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Dan Davey on 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2003.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Dan Davey&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2003</strong></strong>