SEMH Support Assistant - Primary School

Axcis Education; Dover; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to work in a primary school in Bow, Tower Hamlets. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs, helping them stay engaged and settle into classroom routines.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, using calm strategies to manage emotions and encourage resilience, independence, and positive routines. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
• Build positive relationships and maintain clear boundaries.
• Able to commit to a full-time, long-term position.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Build positive relationships that encourage trust and engagement.
• Support pupils in managing emotions, frustrations, and anxiety.
• Use calm, consistent behaviour management strategies to reduce barriers to learning.
• Assist children in re-engaging with lessons following challenging situations.
• Reinforce positive behaviour, routines and school expectations.
• Support classroom learning and targeted intervention programmes.
• Work collaboratively with teaching, SEND, and pastoral teams.
• Encourage pupils to develop resilience, independence, and self-regulation skills.

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Small groups

Education

CACHE Level 2/3

Job description

Axcis Education is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to work in a primary school in Bow, Tower Hamlets. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs, helping them stay engaged and settle into classroom routines.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, using calm strategies to manage emotions and encourage resilience, independence, and positive routines. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with competitive pay.