SEMH Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants in Tameside. The role involves full-time support for children with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH). Ideal candidates will have experience with challenging behaviour and a nurturing approach. This position offers an opportunity to make a real difference and engage with local schools.

Qualifications

• Recent or previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, ASD, ADHD or similar.
• Calm, resilient and nurturing approach is essential.
• Strong behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH and/or challenging behaviour on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Help to manage behaviour, regulate emotions, and promote positive learning experiences.
• Work closely with teachers to ensure students feel safe and supported.

Skills

Behaviour management

Calm and nurturing approach

Experience with SEMH needs

Job description

Overview

SEMH Teaching Assistants – Tameside – Full-Time

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)? Do you have experience working with students who display challenging behaviour and need a calm, patient and supportive adult to help them succeed? Axcis Education is working with a number of local schools in Tameside who are looking for dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to join their teams as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30am – 3:30pm).
• Support students with SEMH and/or challenging behaviour on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Help to manage behaviour, regulate emotions, and promote positive learning experiences.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff to ensure students feel safe and supported.

Ideal Candidate

• Recent or previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, ASD, ADHD or similar.
• A calm, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• A genuine passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning.

Application and Contact

If you are ready to make a difference and support some of the most rewarding students you will ever work with, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to register with Axcis and start your new SEMH TA role in Tameside!

If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Ben Smith on 0161 529 9200 | Ext:5003.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, dont 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).

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.

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Contact: Ben Smith

Telephone: [phone] | Ext:5003