KS1& KS2 Teaching Assistant

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant (Learning Mentor) | KS1 & KS2 |

Location:

Bolton | Length of Role:
Academic Year | Pay Rate: £89 – £110 per day | Contract Type:
Temporary – Specialist SEMH provision.

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to help students engage with learning.
• Assist in developing and delivering personalised support plans and interventions.
• Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams.
• Support students during lessons, transitions, and throughout the school day.
• Record progress and contribute to ongoing assessments and reviews.

• Experience working with young people who have SEMH needs or behavioural challenges.
• A calm, patient, and consistent approach to behaviour management.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to remain resilient and solution-focused in a dynamic environment.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

• A specialist setting with a highly supportive team.
• Regular training in SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and behaviour support.
• A rewarding role where every day makes a measurable difference to pupils’ lives.
• Long-term stability with a full academic year contract.
• Competitive daily pay between £89 and £110, dependent on experience.

Early applications are encouraged as the role is expected to be filled quickly. If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and want to contribute to a nurturing, specialist environment in Bolton, we welcome your application. Please click the apply button and contact Aaron Royle on  Ext: 5015.

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.