SEND Teaching Assistant

1:1 Teaching Assistant (SEND) - Bath

Location: Bath
Start Date: June 2026
Daily Rate: £95 - £120 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Long-term, full-time

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEND provision in Bath from June 2026
. This is a long-term opportunity ideal for someone who is passionate about making a real difference in a child's life.

You will be working on a one-to-one basis supporting a pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role involves helping the student access learning, develop social and emotional skills, and build confidence in a nurturing environment.

This outstanding SEND provision prides itself on a strong ethos of positive praise and encouragement
, creating a safe and inclusive setting where every child can thrive. Staff are supported, valued, and committed to delivering the highest standard of care and education.

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to meet the pupil's individual needs
• Assist with both academic learning and emotional development
• Implement strategies to support behaviour and engagement
• Work closely with teachers and SENCO to track progress
• Promote a positive, encouraging, and inclusive atmosphere

The provision supports pupils with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. SEMH can manifest in various ways, including:

• Difficulties relating to mood, such as anxiety or depression
• Behavioural challenges, including op positional defiance and more severe conduct difficulties such as aggression
• Self-harm, substance misuse or disordered eating
• Medically unexplained physical symptoms

In addition, some pupils may have diagnosed conditions such as:

• ADD or ADHD
• Attachment disorders
• Generalised anxiety disorders

The successful candidate will be confident supporting children with complex needs and able to respond with patience, resilience, and a strong focus on positive reinforcement and praise.

• Experience working with SEND and/or SEMH needs (education, care, or support work)
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships

• GCA Approved Supplier
• We are running Team Team courses across both May 2026 and August 2026 if interested
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities - Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.