Teaching Assistant; Level 2 - SEMH

Salary & Contract

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
  Actual Annual Salary: £14,025 - £15,120 Based on hours and weeks worked
  
  Full Time Equivalent Salary: £28,859 - £31,111 (CLF Grade
  
  C) Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Part-time, 21 hours per week.

Term Time Only, plus INSET days Working Pattern:
Tuesday to Thursday (8am - 4pm)
Provisional

Start Date:

1 September 2026

Are you a caring, hardworking individual who would like to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs? This is a fantastic Part Time opportunity for a nurturing and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to make a real difference in our classrooms.

You will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing, helping them to grow, succeed, and thrive.

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, and able to build strong relationships with students and staff alike.

Experience supporting children with SEND is desirable, but a positive attitude and genuine commitment to helping young people are most important.

• Have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.
• Be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one‑to‑one or small group basis.
• Possess NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Commitment to undertake relevant qualifications and to ensure ongoing professional development.
• Strong interpersonal skills, in particular with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.
• Good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials.
• Be someone with a keen interest in working with children and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

City Academy Bristol is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic academy in the centre of Bristol. We provide an inclusive and accessible education, which transforms future opportunities for young people, their families and the community. We are a well‑positioned and well‑connected academy with direct connection to the developments in Temple Quarter and key economic areas of east and central Bristol.

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 73% of the students who attend City Academy Bristol are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on‑site parking plus many more

• Closing Date: 8 March pm
• Short‑listing: 9 March 2026
• Interviews: W/C…