SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire Job Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday Pay: £95–£100 per day PAYE Make a Difference as an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Salisbury Axcis Education is working with a specialist school in Salisbury to recruit a passionate and committed Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and young people and wants to make a real difference to their educational journey. The school provides a supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to build confidence, develop essential life skills and overcome barriers to learning. You will be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEMH, autism and ADHD. Previous experience in education, residential care, youth work or a similar support role would be beneficial. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide individual and small-group support throughout the school day. • Help pupils engage with lessons and access learning activities. • Encourage positive behaviour and support emotional regulation. • Build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model. • Support pupils with their social, emotional and communication development. • Adapt your approach to meet individual needs and abilities. • Work closely with teaching staff to provide consistent, personalised support. • Create a positive, safe and welcoming environment where pupils feel supported. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will be: • Experienced in working with children or young people. • Ideally familiar with SEMH, SEND, autism, ADHD or challenging behaviour. • Patient, understanding and resilient. • Confident managing challenging situations in a calm and positive manner. • A strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team. • Reliable, approachable and passionate about supporting young people. What Axcis Education Offers • Full-time, Monday to Friday position. • £95–£100 per day PAYE. • Long-term opportunity within a specialist school. • Experience supporting both primary and secondary-aged pupils. • Opportunities to develop your SEND knowledge and experience. • Ongoing support from your dedicated Axcis consultant. Apply Today If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can use your skills, build meaningful relationships and help young people reach their potential, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch with Axcis Education today to find out more about this opportunity! INDDEV <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Madeline Taylor-Edwards on 01392 949 022 .<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>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.<br /><br />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. As such, 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 compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Madeline Taylor-Edwards&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949 022 </strong></strong>