SEMH Teaching Assistant

  • Axcis Education Recruitment
  • Bury, Lancashire
  • Apr 28, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

Job Summary

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm
Site Location: Radcliffe/Bury/Prestwich
Pay per day: Starting from £92.50
Contract Type: Long Term & Short Term
Start Date: ASAP for the right candidate

Responsibilities

We are looking to meet the demands of SEMH schools by onboarding Teaching Assistants interested in working with students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) needs. This role emphasizes personality and relationship building.

Qualifications
  • Demonstrable experience of supporting children with SEMH needs
  • Relevant qualifications, such as Teaching Assistant course, Health and Social Care or Youth Work
  • Knowledge of strategies to support children
Training & Development
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Team Teach and Behaviour De escalation
  • 'Not putting the fame in poor behaviour'
  • 'Unconditional support'
  • Emotion Coaching
  • Reading for Learning
  • Whole School Literacy
  • Trauma and Attachment Informed INDMAN
Benefits

Training to increase expertise and capacity to provide appropriate SEND provision to meet outcomes for our young people.

Referral Program

Don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

Important Information

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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.

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 compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

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.

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 advertised 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.

Apply

If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Aaron Royle on l Ext: 5015.

Contact

Contact: Aaron Royle
Telephone: l Ext: 5015