Teaching Assistant; SEMH Primary School

Teaching Assistant (SEMH Support) - Newbridge Primary School

Apply for the Teaching Assistant (SEMH Support) role at Bath & North East Somerset Council
. This is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council vacancy. It is temporary, linked to pupil funding, and will continue as long as the pupil attends the school or until funding ceases.

Newbridge Primary School is a large primary school on the outskirts of Bath, strongly committed to enabling each child access to a broad, enriched education of the highest quality. We aspire to be the best we can be and are very ambitious about what we can achieve for our children. The following post offers an opportunity to be part of a supportive, caring, and committed school community who have high expectations of themselves and each other, and who have children at the centre of their philosophy.

We are seeking a nurturing, motivated and skilled Teaching Assistant to provide support for a pupil in Year 4 who has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The pupil has Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and requires consistent, high‑quality support to access the school curriculum and thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to a child's experience and outcomes and be a part of a thriving school community.

• Monday: 12:00 pm – 3:15 pm
• Tuesday: 8:45 am – 3:15 pm (½‑hour lunch break)
• Wednesday: 8:45 am – 3:15 pm (½‑hour lunch break)
• Thursday: 8:45 am – 3:15 pm (½‑hour lunch break)
• Friday: 12:00 pm – 3:15 pm

• Has experience supporting children with SEMH needs
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with children
• Understands how to provide adaptive, inclusive support that promotes independence
• Works effectively as part of a team and follows guidance from the class teacher and SENDCo
• Shows patience, resilience and a nurturing approach

• A supportive, friendly school community
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A chance to make a genuine difference to a child’s school experience and outcomes

For all enquiries, please contact Gill Kennaugh, Headteacher.

Please complete the attached application form and email it to or post it to Mrs Tracey Lynch, School Business Manager at Newbridge Primary School, Charmouth Road, Bath BA1 3LL
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A Level 4 and 5 Teaching Assistant Role Profile is attached.

Please visit our school website to know more about who we are and what we offer.

Closing date: 9:00 am, Friday 9 January 2026. The school reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We therefore encourage early applications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.