SEMH Teaching Assistant – Fishponds, Bristol Location: Fishponds, Bristol Contract: Full-time, Long-term Start date: Immediate Pay: £89–£100 per day (PAYE, no umbrella) Do you have a calm head, a kind heart, and a knack for helping young people find their way? We’re looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a brilliant Primary school in Fishponds, supporting pupils who need a little extra help to feel confident and thrive in the classroom. You’ll be part of a small, supportive team who genuinely care about every child’s progress and wellbeing. Every day is different, some days are all about quiet encouragement, others might mean helping a pupil regulate and re-engage after a tough morning. Either way, you’ll make a real difference. What you’ll be doing: Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs in small groups and 1:1 settings Helping create safe, positive learning spaces where students can build trust and independence Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to tailor learning to each child Using patience, creativity, and empathy to help pupils manage behaviour and emotions What we’re looking for: Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or behavioural needs A calm, confident approach with a good sense of humour Someone who’s resilient, reliable, and genuinely cares about helping pupils succeed Thrive training (or willingness to complete it for free through Protocol Education!) Why join Protocol Education? Weekly pay through PAYE—no hidden deductions Free online CPD and Thrive training Local consultant support (we know Bristol schools inside out) Opportunities to grow into permanent or specialist roles If you’re ready to help young people build confidence, connection, and brighter futures, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or drop us a message to find out more about this SEMH TA role in Fishponds. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.