Primary SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Brixham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a special SEMH school in Torbay starting in September 2025. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £12.85-£15 per hour and requires candidates who are experienced in supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties. This position emphasizes a caring, adaptable approach to education, ensuring pupils receive the support they need to succeed. Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply promptly.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Referral bonus of £50 for successful placements

Qualifications

• Candidates must be bubbly, friendly, and approachable.
• Experience with SEMH children is preferred.
• Must handle stressful situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support SEMH pupils in a flexible curriculum.
• Help develop confident and responsible learners.
• Ensure the continuation of care and support.

Skills

Experience of working with children

Resilience

Approachable

Passion for supporting children with SEMH

Education

Level 2 Qualification

Level 3 Qualification

SEMH or Trauma enforced training

Job description

Axcis Education are working closely to support an SEMH school in Torbay for pupils who have social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH). The special school are looking for a learning support assistant to start in September 2025. The school hours are 8.50-3.00 and the rate of this pay for this position is £12.85-£15 p/h, depending on your experience and qualifications. This a permanent position. The school exhibit a wide of range of both social, emotional, and mental health and education needs, which can inhibit their progress both inside and outside of the classroom. The schoolwork on trauma enforced principals, providing a flexible curriculum which is centered around the pupils. The school aim of the pupils to become confident, successful, and responsible learners. For this position, the school are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria: • Experience of working with children • Bubbly, friendly and approachable • Are resilient and can cope under stressful circumstances. • A passion for supporting children with SEMH. The school would also welcome candidates who have additional qualifications, including: • Experience working with children who have SEMH. • Level 2 Qualification • Level 3 Qualification • SEMH or Trauma enforced training. Axcis pay weekly – every Friday. If you are interested in this position, please apply today. INDDEV

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jacob Chisholm on 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6005.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

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).

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.

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Contact: Jacob Chisholm

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 6005