Behavioural Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend £50 voucher

Job summary

Axcis Education is recruiting for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to support secondary students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in a Brentford area school. The role focuses on building positive relationships, re-engaging students with learning, and using activities like sport and board games to maintain engagement.

You should have experience with SEMH settings, be patient and resilient, and able to work Monday to Friday during term time.

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

Location: Brentford area

Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30am–3:30pm | Friday, 8:30am–3:00pm

Start Date: 30th November

Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant

About the Role

Axcis Education is currently working with a school in the Brentford area that is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant to support secondary‑aged students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, as well as vulnerable students. The school is looking for someone who is a strong match for the students, rather than simply someone to fill a Teaching Assistant position. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience working with SEMH students and be confident in building positive relationships with young people who may have become disengaged from education. This role would suit someone who is active, enthusiastic and able to engage students through activities such as sport, board games and other interests, while helping them re‑engage with learning, develop positive routines and build confidence.

The Ideal Candidate

• Have experience working with young people, ideally within an SEMH, alternative provision or similar environment.
• Have a genuine interest in supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Be confident building strong, positive relationships with students who may be disengaged from education.
• Be patient, resilient and supportive, with the ability to manage challenging situations appropriately.
• Be active and enthusiastic, with the ability to engage students through sport, board games and other activities.
• Support students in developing positive routines and gradually re‑engaging with learning.
• Have a PE or sports background (advantageous but not essential).

About the School

The school is part of a larger trust and invests heavily in its staff, facilities and the quality of education it provides to students. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive setting where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who need additional support.

Benefits

• don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.
• Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Other 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. 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).

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.