SEMH Teaching Assistant

Overview

Passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs in education? Axcis Education is looking for dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to join our growing team and support pupils in mainstream secondary schools across Stockport and Tameside. If you have experience in education, youth work, mental health support, or relevant lived experience, we would love to hear from you!

Pay Rate: £90.00 – £110.00 per day (dependent on experience/qualification)

Role:
Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistant

Contract:

Flexible – Full-time, Part-time, Day-to-Day, or Long-term positions available

• In line with the SEND Code of Practice (2015), you will support SEMH needs in pupils across mainstream settings.
• Use evidence-based resources such as the Boxall Profile or Zones of Regulation.
• Help create and review Behaviour Support Plans.
• Support emotional regulation and develop pupils’ social skills.
• Use strategies to de-escalate and manage challenging behaviour.
• Work closely with teachers, SENDCos and external agencies.
• Create a safe, supportive, and structured environment for pupils to thrive.
• Track pupil progress and contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

• Have at least 2 years’ experience supporting children with SEMH needs or behaviour that challenges.
• Understand trauma-informed approaches (ACEs) and emotional regulation strategies.
• Have a calm, consistent, and compassionate approach.
• Can build strong relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Have a background in education, youth work, mental health, or social care (preferred but not essential).

You will be placed in inclusive and supportive mainstream secondary schools, with occasional opportunities to work in alternative provisions or specialist SEMH settings.

• Access to free CPD training, including Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Behaviour Management, and Non-verbal Communication.
• A dedicated consultant who understands SEND and will support you throughout your journey with Axcis.
• Opportunities to develop professionally and expand your experience.
• Competitive pay and a generous refer-a-friend scheme.

Apply now and get registered with Axcis. To express interest, please contact Ben Smith on  Ext: 5003.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone who might be, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise. Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criterion. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory checks in line with DfE guidelines.

If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position and be prepared to attend a face-to-face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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